Soccer is one of the most popular games in the world.  While styles may vary between regions and countries, the object of the game remains the same, outscore the competition. 

During its time in the NCAA, UTPB Men's Soccer has had more than a few standout scorers in its time.  For 13 years the Falcons played in the Heartland Conference before joining Lone Star Conference beginning soccer in 2019.  This list includes eight First Team All-Conference honorees and some of the best soccer players to ever step foot on campus.

*Note: All records are from the time UT Permian Basin joined the NCAA starting with the 2007 season.
 

10. Two-tied with 12 Points

Christian Anchondo | 2012 | 3 Goals | 6 Assists | Senior
Jacob Tellez | 2018 | 5 Goals | 2 Assists | Freshman
While Anchondo himself didn't find the back of the net often, he helped his teammates with six assists, the second most in a season in program history.  He enters the list as the only player with more assists than goals.  Anchondo was one of three Falcons with First Team All-Conference Honors after the season. 
Tellez only spent one year as a Falcon but made an impact finishing second on the team with five goals.  He was a major part in the team's season finale comeback win.  After trailing 2-0 early, Tellez scored a brace (two goals) to give the Falcons the lead and eventual 4-3 win.  In the team's final year in the Heartland Conference, Tellez was named to the All-Conference Third Team.

 

9. Four-tied with 13 Points

Raul Franco | 2007 | 6 Goals | 1 Assists | Senior
Marcelo Andres | 2008 | 6 Goals | 1 Assists | Freshman
Stefan Faria | 2017 | 5 Goals | 3 Assists | Junior
Oscar Canela | 2018 | 6 Goals | 1 Assists | Junior
Franco had a big year and helped carry the offense as the Falcons transitioned to the NCAA, along with another teammate on this list.  Andres had a strong season leading the team in goals and powered the Falcons to a five-game winning streak early in the season.
Faria was the catalyst for the Falcons in 2017, as the team won all seven games he scored or assisted in.  He earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team and carried the Falcons to its lone Heartland Conference Playoff appearance as the Falcons won six of seven to end the regular season.  Canela was a part of the huge of the comeback win along with Tellez.  In the final 30 seconds of regulation he found the back of the net for the 4-3 win while adding an assist earlier in the game.
 

8. Tyler Gibson | 2012 | 6 Goals | 2 Assists | 14 Points | Junior

Gibson earned his third straight First Team All-Conference honor for his stellar junior year.  He paced the offense with six goals and a pair of assists as the Falcons won four conference games. 
 

7. Tyler Gibson | 2010 | 7 Goals | 3 Assists | Freshman

Gibson's year ranks as the best scoring season by a freshman in Falcon history.  He burst onto the scene, scoring seven times in 17 games and assisted on three more.  Gibson earned his first of three First Team All-Conference Selections as the Falcons finished third in the Heartland.
 

6. Carlos Guillen | 2007 | 7 Goals | 4 Assists | 17 Points | Junior

Guillen led the offense in the Falcons first year of NCAA eligibility.  The Falcons won seven games overall and went 5-5 in Heartland Conference play.  Guillen set the bar for the Falcons moving forward, becoming the first player in program history to earn a First Team All-Conference Selection.  Along with Raul Franco, they are one of four pairs of teammates on this list.
 

5. Nathan Cotterell | 2015 | 8 Goals | 3 Assists | 19 Points | Senior

Cotterell solidified his place as the Falcons all-time leading scorer after a terrific senior season.  He started strong with a brace in the second game of the year.  He exploded for three goals and pair of assists in an 8-0 blowout win over McMurry later in the season. Cotterell is one of 10 player to score at least eight points in a game in Heartland Conference history. 
 

4. Tyler Gibson | 2011 | 9 Goals | 2 Assists | 20 Points | Sophomore

Gibson had his best year as a sophomore when he scored or assisted on over half of the team's goals, helping the Falcons to six wins and a third place finish in the Heartland.  Gibson earned First Team All-Conference honors for his efforts.  Gibson is second in school history in both goals and assists with 25 and 11 respectively.  Gibson is the program's all-time leader in starts and games played, starting all 70 games as a Falcon.
 

3. Nathan Cotterell | 2014 | 13 Goals | 1 Assists | 27 Points | Junior

Cotterell become the first Falcon to win the Heartland Conference Offensive Player of the Year award with a terrific 2014 season.  Cotterell scored in bunches, collecting four braces and a hat trick.  For his efforts he earned his second consecutive All-Conference First Team honors.
 

2. Brandon Lee | 2017 | 14 Goals | 4 Assists | 32 Points | Senior

Lee exploded for 14 goals as a senior.  He started hot with 12 goals through 11 games, but was a major part in a second half surge to reach the playoffs.  The Falcons won five straight and six of the final seven to reach the Heartland Conference Playoffs for the first time.  The team finished with nine wins, the most in program history.  Lee was named the Heartland Conference Offensive Player of the Year, becoming the second Falcon to do so, and earned a spot on the South Central Regional Second Team and All-Conference First Team.  Lee combined with Stefan Faria to score 45 points, the most by a pair of Falcon teammates.
 

1. Nathan Cotterell | 2013 | 15 Goals | 8 Assists | 38 Points | Sophomore

UTPB's all-time leading scorer also holds the record for the most prolific scoring season in program history, setting the record for goals and assists.  Cotterell spearheaded a Falcon offense that scored 36 goals, a team record that still stands today.  The Falcons won eight games, then a team record and tied for fourth in the Heartland Conference.  Cotterell earned the first of his two All-Heartland Conference First Team selections that year and a spot on the South Central Region First Team.
Cotterell finished his Falcon career as the school's all-time leader with 36 goals and 12 assists.  He is the only player in team history with multiple hat tricks and holds the school record with 10 multi-goal games.  Cotterell also holds the record for most assists in a game with four against Colorado State – Pueblo in 2013.