Box Score SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The St. Edward's men's soccer team fell to fifth-ranked Incarnate Word, 2-0, Friday evening at Benson Stadium.
Incarnate Word (10-1-1) struck in the 15th minute when Carlos Picado picked up a loose ball in the box and tapped it into the goal for a 1-0 Cardinal lead.
St. Edward's (3-6-3) had its best chance to score in the 68th minute when Bryan Booth (Senior, Colleyville, Texas) sent a shot on net but Cardinal goalkeeper Chris Fidler was there for the save.
The Cardinals would put the game out of reach in the 87th minute when Jullen Brown-Latham scored on a one-timer from the pass of Tenny Adebowle to make the score 2-0.
Incarnate Word outshot the Hilltoppers, 12-2, for the match.
The Hilltoppers will be back in action Friday when they host Heartland Conference rival Newman. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. at Lewis-Chen Field. Live stats and audio will be available on the St. Edward's Athletic Website.