THE RUNDOWN
AUSTIN, Texas – The No. 9-ranked St. Edward’s University men’s soccer team came from behind Friday to defeat MSU Denver 2-1 in its season opener behind goals from senior Ty Mobley and junior Dylan Armstrong

The Roadrunners struck first in the 22’ on a goal from Dylan Wood. MSU Denver’s Hector Banegas took a shot off a corner kick, which was blocked, but Wood was there to knock in the deflection.

SEU found the equalizer in the 32’ as a cross from Owain Hoskins found the head of Mobley and bounced into the goal off the left post. The Hilltoppers threatened to take the lead with three more shots in the final 10 minutes of the first half, but the MSU Denver defense held strong.

St. Edward’s controlled the second period, outshooting the Roadrunners 14-0. The go-ahead goal came in the 84’ as MSU Denver was whistled for a penalty in its own 18-yard box. Armstrong proceeded to bury the penalty kick, giving SEU a 2-1 lead and eventually the victory.

HIGHLIGHTS

·       Armstrong and Mobley combined for two goals on 10 shots with five going on target.

·       Owain Hoskins and Pablo Covarrubias took three shots each with a total of three on goal.

·       St. Edward’s created 12 corner-kick opportunities compared to MSU Denver’s two.

STAT OF THE GAME I
22 – The number of shots taken by the Hilltoppers as their defense held the Roadrunners to two attempts.

STAT OF THE GAME II
18 – Career goals for Armstrong after scoring eight his freshman season and nine his sophomore year.

TOP QUOTE
Head Coach Brian Young on the match…
“I thought we created a lot of chances on goal. I think part of what we can get better at is our final-third play. We got behind them quite a few times, but we just didn’t get that one pass to get the pass to score a goal. I was really proud of the team effort. We played quite a few players today, and that just shows our roster is quite deep.”

Young on who stood out in the match…
“I think everybody stepped up. It was definitely a team effort. I know that’s a bit cliché, but I think that’s the motto of this year, and it will make us a very dangerous team.”

WHAT’S NEXT
The Hilltoppers host Colorado School of Mines Sunday at 1 p.m. at Lewis-Chen Family Field. Live stats and video will be available at GoHilltoppers.com.

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