BOLIVAR, Mo. – Harding men's soccer scored a goal in both halves, had an overwhelming shot advantage and posted its second shutout of the season with a 2-0 nonconference victory Thursday over Southwest Baptist.

With the win, Harding improved to 4-0-1, its best-ever start after five games. Southwest Baptist, a member of the MIAA, dropped to 0-5-0. The Bearcats were shutout for the third time this season.

Senior Jason Diaz put Harding ahead 1-0 with a goal in the 27th minute, scoring for the second straight game and recording his first game-winning goal this season. Sophomore Bryant Young had hi...