KERRVILLE, Texas – Both teams scored two goals in the second half but SU's goal by Jake Swonke in the opening frame proved to be the difference as the Pirates won 3-2 over Schreiner Friday.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• First-year Swonke scored 14 minutes into the game as Andres Carreno-Mendez assisted to put the Pirates up 1-0 heading into halftime.
• Schreiner scored the equalizer less than 20 minutes into the second half, but Southwestern quickly answered as Philip Nelson, assisted by Kirk Kemnitz, put the Pirates back on top.
• Things heated up in the final five minutes as SU added an insurance goal from Carreno-Mendez with three minutes remaining. Schreiner scored just before the final horn to arrive at the 3-2 final.

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Shots (on goal): SU 17 (8), SCH 6 (3)
• Corner kicks: SU 4, SCH 3
• Saves: SU 1, SCH 5

UP NEXT

Southwestern improves to 3-8 on the year and 3-3 in the SCAC while Schreiner falls to 3-7 overall and 1-5 in conference play. The Pirates remain on the road to face Trinity (7-2, 3-2) on Sunday at 3 pm.