New Braunfels, Texas –  Mary Hardin-Baylor and Hardin-Simmons will meet in the 2026 ASC Men's Soccer Championship Game following semifinal victories on Thursday. Mary Hardin-Baylor defeated Schreiner 7-1, while Hardin-Simmons earned a 4-1 win over East Texas Baptist. The championship match is set for Saturday, November 7, at 1:00 p.m. in Belton, Texas, hosted by Mary Hardin-Baylor.

The two teams are familiar opponents, having met in last year's ASC Championship Game, where Hardin-Simmons claimed the title. They have faced each other twice this season, with Mary Hardin-Baylor winning the first matchup 2-1 before the teams played to a scoreless draw on October 17.

No. 4 Schreiner 1, No. 1 Mary Hardin-Baylor 7
Mary Hardin-Baylor recorded its highest-scoring game of the season to secure a spot in Saturday’s ASC Men’s Soccer Championship Game.

Schreiner took an early 1-0 lead when Gabe Zagastizabal scored in the 8th minute. The Cru answered in the 14th minute when Alex Bethke scored off assists from Damian Cantu and Caden Schumacher to even the score at 1-1. Less than a minute later, Jesus Vasquez found the back of the net to give UMHB a 2-1 advantage. Martin Valdes and Logan Forshee each added goals before halftime, extending the Cru’s lead to 4-1.

Mary Hardin-Baylor continued its offensive momentum in the second half, with Valdes scoring his second goal in the 47th minute. Cade Saylor added a goal in the 59th minute, and Blake Dildy capped the scoring in the 72nd minute.

Six different players scored for UMHB, while Cantu finished with two assists. The Cru recorded 13 shots on goal, with Schreiner goalkeeper Mason Miller making five saves.

No. 3 East Texas Baptist 1, No. 2 Hardin-Simmons 4
Hardin-Simmons took an early lead in the 13th minute on a goal from senior midfielder Joseph Friederich, assisted by Philip Nathans. The Cowboys held the 1-0 lead into the second half before East Texas Baptist evened the score in the 62nd minute on a goal from Aiden Fortenberry, assisted by Joshua Daley.

The Cowboys responded with three unanswered goals to secure the 4-1 victory. Gabriel Rodriguez put HSU back in front in the 67th minute before Landon Newman scored twice, in the 74th and 80th minutes, both off assists from Ethan Leal.

Hardin-Simmons goalkeeper Joel McPherson finished with six saves, while East Texas Baptist goalkeeper Ryan Lord recorded nine.