Box Score AUSTIN, Texas - The St. Edward's men's soccer team endured a very physical game against Texas A&M International and were able to pull out the victory in over-time play Sunday afternoon at the SEU Soccer Field.

St. Edward's (4-6-2, 4-1 HC) began the match with the strong presence by senior Scott Strickland placing a shot on goal within the first minute. The shot was followed by a series of yellow-cards between the two teams. Senior Eze Lewis was the first Hilltopper to receive a yellow card in the 13 thminute after a hard collision with a Dustdevil.

Texas A&M International (5-6-2, 4-2-1 HC) continued with their physical play which resulted in three yellow-cards within seven minutes. The first half would finish with more yellow-cards than shots on goal.

The Hilltoppers began the second half with rejuvenated energy resulting in greater control of the ball. The Hilltoppers scored first in the 62 ndminute when senior AJ Prebensen fired a shot from the left wing which was mishandled by the Dustdevil goalkeeper and straight into the foot of Strickland for his first goal of the match.

Nearing the end of regulation, the Dustdevils were able to formulate an attack against the Hilltoppers with senior Roy Hernandez heading the ball over senior goalkeeper Matt Moore in the 83 rdminute. The match would go into overtime. In overtime play, the Hilltoppers quickly attacked with senior Bryan Van Cura being fouled in the box within the first 30 seconds allowing for a Hilltopper penalty-kick. Strickland would launch the penalty-kick in for his second goal of the match and the Hilltopper victory.

The Hilltoppers outshot the Dustdevils, 14-11. Moore tallied a total of three saves. The Hilltoppers picked up four yellow cards to the Dustdevils six yellow cards in the match.

The Hilltoppers will be back in action Wednesday as they host the Cardinals of Incarnate Word. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.