GEORGETOWN, TEXAS -  The Southwestern University Men's Soccer team opened up the 2024 season traveling to San Antonio to play against Methodist University on Friday, Aug. 30th. In this tough battle between the Pirates and the Monarchs, the Pirates came out on top with a final score of 2-1. 

GAME HIGHLIGHTS  

• Freshman Danny Wasserman scored his first collegiate goal, bringing the game to a tie 1-1. 
• Michael Grimm scored the game winning goal off of a free kick.
• Goal keeper Scott Johnson had 2 saves on the night. 

NOTES

• The Pirates out shot the Monarchs (22 to 8).
• Five different Pirates attempted multiple shots on goals.
• Pirates drew a total of 17 fouls against the Monarchs, including 1 red card for violent behavior.

UP NEXT

• The Pirates will play on Varsity Field, in Georgetown, TX for their home opener versus Hendrix College on Sunday, September 1st at 7:00PM.