Paul Quinn and Texas A&M Texarkana Play to 3–3 Draw in Exciting Clash
Texarkana, TX September 20, 2025 The Paul Quinn College men’s soccer team battled Texas A&M University-Texarkana to a thrilling 3–3 tie on Saturday in Texarkana. The result leaves Paul Quinn with a 3-2-4 record, while Texas A&M Texarkana moves to 1-2-4 for the season.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Quinn (3-2-4) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Texas A&M Texarkana (1-2-4) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Paul Quinn | Texas A&M Texarkana |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 19 (10) | 24 (17) |
| Saves | 9 | 6 |
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 8 |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
Texas A&M drew first blood in the 9th minute when Aaron Bocanegra, assisted by Ali Akram, put the home team ahead. Paul Quinn responded in the second half with a series of strikes that electrified the match. Frankie Oviedo, assisted by Bruno Repolho, netted the equalizer in the 55th minute, followed by Amando Garcia converting a feed from Charlie Fisher at 66 minutes. Tahrick Smith completed the comeback in the 76th minute, assisted by Bienvenie Bisimwa, giving Paul Quinn a 3–1 lead.
However, Texas A&M Texarkana mounted a late rally, with John Candelo scoring twice in the final seven minutes — first assisted by Damilare Origunloye at 84 minutes and then by Oscar Mejia and Camilo Nicolas at 85 minutes — to level the score at 3–3.
The match saw both teams create numerous chances by scoring, with Paul Quinn taking 19 shots and Texas A&M Texarkana firing 24. Goalkeeper Andrew Martinez made 14 saves for Paul Quinn, while Texas A&M's Oliver Gregory turned away 7 shots in goal.
The contest featured intense physical play, with 14 fouls committed by Paul Quinn and 13 by Texas A&M Texarkana, resulting in multiple yellow cards on both sides. Corner kicks were also competitive, with Texas A&M holding a slight edge of 8–5.
The hard-fought tie showcased the resilience and attacking talent of Paul Quinn, particularly Oviedo, Garcia, and Smith, who all found the back of the net. The Tigers will look to build on this performance in their upcoming matchups.
