Box Score AUSTIN, Texas - The St. Edward's men's soccer team lost a 1-0 decision against St. Mary's Friday afternoon. St. Edward's (3-3, 2-1 HC) started to put the heat on St. Mary's early with a shot by Ian Peoples (Sophomore, Burkburnett, Texas) in the eighth minute of the match.

The shot was saved by Rattler Goalkeeper Patrick Kasperitis. Peoples responded to the save with another shot in the 13th minute and once again, the shot was saved by Kasperitis. After a series of substitutions, yellow cards, and fouls on both teams, St. Mary's (2-3, 1-2 HC) had an opportunity for a shot of its own but the shot was blocked by the Hilltopper defense. The first half ended with no score for either team.

In the second half, the Rattler offense started to push forward. Rattlers Rodrigo Ramos and Aaron Stares both took shots in the 64th minute, both of which were saved by Hilltopper goalkeeper John Kaschak (Freshman, Allen, Texas). St. Mary's tried with a third shot and this time they were successful. Rattler Danny Kelly was credited with the goal and Stares with the assist on the play in the 65th minute.

The Hilltoppers made an attempt to knot the score in the 89th minute with two shots back to back. The first attempt was taken by Trey Perkins (Senior, Keller, Texas) and the second made by Peoples, neither of which connected with the net and the Rattlers were able to clinch the victory. St. Mary's outshot the Hilltoppers 15-10.

St. Edward's will be back in action Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. The Hilltoppers will take on Texas A&M-International at the SEU Soccer Field. Video Recap