UT Permian Basin men's soccer scored twice in the first half and held on for its first win of the season 2-1 on the road against Dallas Baptist at Patriot Soccer Field in Dallas, Texas.

Tainan Bagetti gave the Falcons an early lead inside of 10 minutes when he scored off of a corner from Cesar Cid crossed to the near post for the first goal of the game at 6:40.

Rafael Moreira connected on a penalty with just 33 seconds remaining in the half, doubling the lead to 2-0 at 44:27 of the first half.

Dallas Baptist grabbed a goal back in the second half when Ryan Anderson scored off of a free kick at 73:20, but the Patriots were unable to come through with the equalizer as the Falcons recorded five second half saves.

UTPB out-shot DBU 16-7 in the first half, but took just one shot after halftime to 13 for the Patriots. UTPB goalkeeper Alec Sproule stepped up to make eight saves on the night in earning his first victory.

UTPB remains on the road this weekend, taking on St. Edward's Saturday afternoon in Austin.