Match Highlights
WICHITA FALLS, Texas –
OWAIN HOSKINS scored with 25 seconds remaining to send St. Edward's to a 2-1 victory Friday over West Texas A&M in the Heartland Conference Semifinals. The Hilltoppers advance to the championship match for a third consecutive season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- West Texas A&M broke the ice in the 31st minute on a deflected header by Mirza Dizdarevic.
- St. Edward's evened the score in the 80th minute when junior TY MOBLEY headed in a cornerkick from sophomore DYLAN ARMSTRONG.
- With time winding down, junior OWAIN HOSKINS struck a loose ball just outside the box that screamed into the right upper-90.
HILLTOPPER NOTES
- West Texas A&M outshot St. Edward's 13-12, but the Hilltoppers had more shots on goal, 7-3.
- The Buffs lead the all-time series 13-6, but St. Edward's has won the last two.
- The victory is St. Edward's first comeback win of the season. It is only the second time a team has scored first on the Hilltoppers.
QUOTE BOARD: HEAD COACH BRIAN YOUNG
"This was a great win for the players. They came back in the second half and competed and deserved the two goals they scored. I am really happy for Owain and Ty for not only defending well, but for scoring two outstanding goals. The team had composure down the stretch and a desire to find a way to get to the finals."
UP NEXT
The Hilltoppers will face Midwestern State Sunday at 1 p.m. in the championship. Live video and stats will be available at
www.GoHilltoppers.com. St. Edward's will try to avenge a 1-0 loss at home to the Mustangs.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: #13 St. Edward's 2, West Texas A&M 1
Records: St. Edward's (16-2-1), West Texas A&M (14-5-1)
Goals: Mirza Dizdarevic-WTAMU (31'),
TY MOBLEY-SEU (80'),
OWAIN HOSKINS-SEU (90')
Attendance: 165
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