CANYON, Texas – The No. 6-ranked St. Edward's men's soccer team stretched its winning streak to four games Thursday with a 1-0 road win over West Texas A&M at The Pitch.
Senior
JOSH TAYLOR registered his fifth goal of the season in the 64th minute for the game's lone goal. The Hilltoppers' defense recorded its ninth shutout of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The match stayed near the middle of the field for most of the early going. St. Edward's outshot West Texas A&M 4-3 in the opening half.
- Taylor got St. Edward's on the scoreboard in the 64th minute when sophomore DYLAN ARMSTRONG found the midfielder behind the defense. Taylor dribbled twice and ripped a shot to the right corner of the goal.
HILLTOPPER NOTES
- St. Edward's has produced winning streaks of four and eight matches this season.
- The Hilltoppers' defense held West Texas A&M to a season-low two shots on goal.
- St. Edward's reduces its goals-against average to 0.39. SEU started the game second in the nation in that category.
- Taylor's goal ties him for the team lead with five. Junior GRANT MOBLEY also has five goals for St. Edward's.
QUOTE BOARD: HEAD COACH BRIAN YOUNG
"West Texas A&M is a very good Lone Star team, and also excellent at home. Our defense held them to a season-low two shots on goal, which was impressive. The match felt like a playoff match, and the guys worked very hard in the second half to come away with the win. We have another difficult away match at Eastern New Mexico, so it will be another test."
UP NEXT
The Hilltoppers will be back in action Saturday in Portales, N.M., against Eastern New Mexico. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at the ENMU Soccer Field. Live video and stats will be available at
www.GoHilltoppers.com.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: #6 St. Edward's 1, West Texas A&M 0
Records: St. Edward's (12-1, 8-1 HC), West Texas A&M (9-3-1, 6-2-1 HC)
Goals: JOSH TAYLOR (64')
Attendance: 254
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