LAREDO, Texas (September 17, 2016) -- Sophmore striker Rafael Montabes lead the way with his first career goal as a Dustdevil. TAMIU outscored Dallas Baptist 4-1 dominating their way to the win. With the win TAMIU stands at  2-3-0 overall, netting their first Heartland Conference win (1-1-0).

Aaron Zuniga set the pace by scoring the games first goal in the 26th minute. The goal was set up on a pass across the box from senior forward Eduardo Gonzalez. Rafael Montabes followed with a goal of his own in the 27th minute. Montabes used a back pass from midfielder Marcelo Machado to open a 2-0 lead over the Patriots. 

TAMIU remained aggressive to start the second half with a goal from Josiah Benjamin. Yair Hernandez sent a corner kick to the top of the box which was played in by a header from Michael Iskander. Benjamin coupled Iskander's header with a header of his own into the top left corner. Michael Iskander chipped in the final goal in the 74th minute. Iskander's goal added insurance, in the form of a three goal lead for TAMIU.

TAMIU led in shots (28-8) and shots on goal (13-3). The Dustdevils held an advantage over the Patriots with nine corner kicks.

Up next the Dustdevils will host West Texas A&M September 22 at 7:30 pm CST.

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