HUXLEY, IA — The Ballard men's soccer team hosted a talented Van Meter squad on Tuesday night in non-conference action but couldn't keep pace, falling by a score of 5-1 at home.

Van Meter jumped out to a fast start, scoring three goals in the first half to take control of the match early. Ballard responded with a goal of its own before the break, but the visitors added two more in the second half to pull away.

After the match, the Bomber's record sits at (2-2-1, 0-1) on the season.

Up Next: The Bombers return to Raccoon River Conference play on Wednesday, April 16, hosting Boone at 4:00 PM.