Paul Quinn Tops Arlington Baptist 4–1 Behind Bisimwa’s Brace
Dallas, TX September 9, 2025 The Paul Quinn Tigers delivered a commanding performance at home on Tuesday afternoon, defeating Arlington Baptist 4–1 at Kincaide Stadium in Dallas. Sparked by a two-goal showing from Bienvenie Bisimwa, the Tigers improved to 2-1-2 on the season while the Patriots fell to 1-4-0.
Paul Quinn wasted no time setting the tone. Just 85 seconds into the match, Bisimwa struck unassisted to put the Tigers ahead 1–0. Arlington Baptist answered in the 18th minute through Adrian Garcia, who leveled the match with a strong unassisted finish.
The tie didn't last long. Less than two minutes later, Bisimwa scored again—his second unassisted goal of the day—to restore the Tigers' advantage. Paul Quinn continued to press, and in the 29th minute, Frankie Oviedo, assisted by Adrian Castro, extended the lead to 3–1.
The Tigers carried that momentum into the second half, where Daniel Duvall capped the scoring with a solo effort in the 51st minute. From there, Paul Quinn's defense shut the door, limiting the Patriots to just one shot in the final 45 minutes.
Statistically, the Tigers controlled play throughout. They outshot Arlington Baptist 11–4, putting six efforts on frame. Bisimwa led all players with five shots and two goals, while Oviedo and Duvall each contributed one.
Paul Quinn goalkeeper Andrew Martinez went largely untested, facing just one shot on goal over 90 minutes. On the opposite end, Arlington Baptist split time in net, with Dante Buentello and Hugh Elliot combining for two saves but conceding four goals.
The Tigers also displayed strength in the midfield and set pieces, generating six corner kicks while drawing nine fouls against the Patriots.
Scoring Summary
- 1:25 — PQ: Bienvenie Bisimwa (unassisted)
- 17:27 — AB: Adrian Garcia (unassisted)
- 19:09 — PQ: Bienvenie Bisimwa (unassisted)
- 29:06 — PQ: Frankie Oviedo (assisted by Adrian Castro)
- 50:45 — PQ: Daniel Duvall (unassisted)
With the 4–1 victory, Paul Quinn notched its second win of the year and will look to build on this momentum heading into conference play. Arlington Baptist, meanwhile, continues searching for consistency after a challenging early-season schedule.
