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Men's Soccer

Pirates shine in SCAC opener

Box Score

SEGUIN, Texas  – Southwestern opened SCAC action at Texas Lutheran Tuesday night and defeated the Bulldogs 2-0 to earn their first win of the season.  

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • First-year Jake Swonke put the Pirates on the board in the 13th minute. David Arellano and Christian Lopez played the ball in front of goal and Swonke put it away from five yards out.
  • In the second half Arellano and Swonke switched roles and Curran Daniel chipped in as the trio took advantage of a 3-on-1 in the 61st minute as Arellano tapped the ball in from five yards out for the goal and 2-0 Southwestern lead.
  • Southwestern outshot TLU 17-15 and had five more corners (6-1).

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

  • Swonke: 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots, 2 shot on goal
  • Arellano: 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
  • Ryan Benner: 9 saves

UP NEXT

Southwestern (1-5, 1-0) returns to the road as they face Austin College on Friday at 4 pm in Sherman.   

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Players Mentioned

David Arellano

#11 David Arellano

D
5' 10"
Junior
Ryan Benner

#0 Ryan Benner

GK
6' 4"
Sophomore
Curran Daniel

#21 Curran Daniel

D
6' 3"
Junior
Christian Lopez

#10 Christian Lopez

M
5' 9"
Sophomore
Jake Swonke

#16 Jake Swonke

F
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

David Arellano

#11 David Arellano

5' 10"
Junior
D
Ryan Benner

#0 Ryan Benner

6' 4"
Sophomore
GK
Curran Daniel

#21 Curran Daniel

6' 3"
Junior
D
Christian Lopez

#10 Christian Lopez

5' 9"
Sophomore
M
Jake Swonke

#16 Jake Swonke

6' 0"
Freshman
F