Farias Shines against (RV) Wildcats in Season Opener

PINEVILLE, La.  (8/23/25) – The 25th-ranked Williams Baptist University men's soccer team exploded for three goals in five minutes to defeat (RV) Louisiana Christian in the squad's season-opener by the final score of 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Matheus Farias led the way for the Eagles on offense with two assists and a goal of his own in 73 minutes of play.

The Eagles out-shot LCU 12-9, putting six on target.  11 of WBU's shots came in the second half.

After a scoreless first half, Louisiana Christian took the first lead of the game in the 59th minute with a goal from Aran Vivar.

In the 68th, Pedro Paulo tied the game with a high-flying header on a through ball from Farias.  Four minutes later, Ricardo Da Silva put the Eagles ahead 2-1 with a goal to the bottom right corner on another assist from Farias.

Farias scored one for himself only a minute later with an assist from Da Silva to put Williams up 3-1.  LCU did put together one last scoring chance in the 77th minute. but a defensive save from Carlos Vial dashed the Wildcats hopes of a comeback.

Marco Cisneros got the win between the posts for WBU.  The freshman made two saves on three chances in 90 minutes of play in his debut.

First-year head coach Lucas Custodio also secured his first career win with the victory.

The Eagles begin the season with a win for the first time since the 2022 season.  Next, WBU will travel to Olathe, Kan. to face No. 8 MidAmerica Nazarene on Thursday, Aug. 28.  Kick-off is set for 1 p.m.