Box Score AUSTIN, Texas - The St. Edward's men's soccer team missed out on its first victory of the year as they fell to Truman State, 1-0, Sunday morning at the SEU Soccer Field.
Truman State (6-1) got on the board in the 22 ndminute when Dan Meagher was taken down in the box and was awarded a penalty kick. Meagher connected on the penalty kick to put the Bulldogs ahead early.
St. Edward's (0-4-2) had an attempt to tie the match in the 28 thminute when the Hilltoppers were awarded with a penalty kick as the Bulldogs had a hand ball in the box. Senior Kevin Klaus took the kick but Bulldog goalkeeper Tyler Knierim guessed right and made the save.
In the second half, both teams had opportunities to score as the Hilltoppers had seven shots and Truman State tallied six shots.
St. Edward's outshot the Bulldogs, 12-10, and put five shots on goal compared to four for Truman State.
St. Edward's have a long time off as they will be back in action October 2 nd, when they travel to take on West Texas A&M. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. in Canyon, Texas. West Texas A&M defeated the Hilltoppers, 3-0, in Austin, earlier in the season.