AUSTIN – The No. 3-ranked St. Edward's men's soccer team fell to No. 19 Midwestern State Thursday afternoon in a battle for Heartland Conference Supremacy at Lewis-Chen Family Field.
Gabriel Cavalcante scored in the eighth minute for Midwestern State. The goal proved to be the game-winner as St. Edward's could not capture the equalizer.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the eighth minute Cavalcante took a pass from Christian Okeke on the near post and ripped a volley past Hilltopper goalkeeper KEVIN LEIB.
- After the goal, both teams played stingy defense with St. Edward's holding a 3-2 shot advantage at halftime.
- In the second half five cards were handed out including a red card to Cavalcante in the 60th minute for a dangerous tackle.
- St. Edward's held the ball in the Mustang half for most of the remaining time, but Midwestern State only allowed three shots.
HILLTOPPER NOTES
- The loss snaps a five-game unbeaten streak for the Hilltoppers.
- St. Edward's had won 10-straight home matches before Thursday's loss.
- Midwestern State increases its lead in the series history to 27-5-4 and has won two-straight matches.
QUOTE BOARD: HEAD COACH BRIAN YOUNG
"In the first half, our guys did not resemble St. Edward's soccer. We didn't change things at halftime. We just focused on what has made us successful this season. Midwestern State was forced to set in on defense, and we just couldn't break them down."
UP NEXT
The Hilltoppers are back in action Saturday when they host Oklahoma Christian at 1 p.m. on Lewis-Chen Family Field. Live video and stats will be available at
www.GoHilltoppers.com.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: #19 Midwestern State 1, #3 St. Edward's 0
Records: St. Edward's (12-2-1, 8-2-1 HC), Midwestern State (12-2-1, 10-1 HC)
Goals: Cavalcante-MSU (8')
Attendance: 408
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