Box Score AUSTIN, Texas - The St. Edward's men's soccer team used four second-half goals to defeat UT-Permian Basin, 5-2, Friday afternoon on Senior Day at the SEU Soccer Field. UT-Permian Basin (3-14, 3-5 HC) scored two quick goals back-to-back in the 37 thand 39 thminutes of play.

The first was scored by German Chavarria who flicked the ball into the net after a free kick. The second was scored by Tyler Gibson when capitalizing on a fumble by Hilltopper goalkeeper Matt Moore (Senior, Arlington, Texas). St. Edward's (10-5-2, 6-2 HC) responded soon after in the 45 thminute when Joeski Williams (Senior, St. Paul, St. Kitts) earned a penalty kick and drove the ball past the Falcon keeper and into the back of the goal.

The first half would end with the Falcons leading by one. The second half was dominated by the Hilltoppers. St. Edward's tied the score up just one minute after the second half began. In the 46 thminute JR Ellis (Sophomore, Coppell, Texas) was able to knot the score by scoring from short-range after receiving a flick from Matt McLaughlin (Freshman, Allen, Texas).

In the 67 thminute the Hilltoppers took their first lead of the game when the Arters brothers were able to connect with one another. Scott Arters (Sophomore, San Antonio, Texas) beat the keeper for the Hilltopper's third goal of the match. Sean Arters (Senior, San Antonio, Texas) assisted on the play. Just four minutes later, Sean Arters earned a penalty kick. The shot was saved by the Falcon goalkeeper but then fumbled and Arters was there to recover the ball and head it into the net for the fourth Hilltopper goal.

The Hilltoppers capped off the scoring in the 83 rdminute when a St. Edward's corner kick taken by Ian Peoples (Sophomore, Burkburnett, Texas) placed the ball right in front of Gavin Bruce (Sophomore, Sugar Land, Texas) who then tapped the ball across the goalline, putting St. Edward's ahead 5-2. St. Edward's outshot the Falcons 27-8. Before the game, five seniors were honored for all their hard work and dedication that they have shown during their careers as Hilltoppers.

The Hilltoppers will be back in action Sunday evening to face off against Incarnate Word. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Benson Stadium in San Antonio, Texas. Video Recap