SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Southwestern's men's soccer team faced tough competition in San Antonio and played well, coming away 1-1. SU lost to #1 Christopher Newport University on Friday and defeated Rowan University on Saturday. They now sit at 5-4 on the season.

Southwestern struck first in Friday night's match as Forrest Baker found Evan Perkins in the fourth minute to give the Pirates an early 1-0 lead that they would maintain until halftime. CNU was able to even the count on a penalty kick less than two minutes into the second half, bringing the score to 1-1.

CNU pulled ahead in the 68th minute and the Pirates weren't able to bring it even again as they fell 2-1.

SU had 10 shots to CNU's 17 and were -7 in corner kicks (11-4).

In Saturday's match it was Rowan that went ahead early, scoring in the sixth minute, to go ahead 1-0. The Pirates evened the count 1-1 when senior Alex Keller found first-year Steven Resnik in the 29th minute.

The two teams went into the half tied 1-1 and then Rowan struck early in the second half, two minutes in and pulled ahead once more 2-1. It was all Southwestern from then on out as Evan Perkins' shot was saved and first-year Zach Faulkner put home the rebound with 20 minutes to play. With under two minutes to go SU's Ryan Jensen scored the game winning goal unassisted to give the Pirates the 3-2 win.

SU dominated in the shot count, taking 13 more shots than Rowan.

The Pirates return to SCAC Conference action where they are undefeated, facing Austin College on October 8th at 4:00 pm.