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Southwestern University

MSOC at Trinity - 11/1/2025
Jacob Oshel
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Southwestern (TX) SW (14-1-3, 6-1-0)
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Winner Trinity (TX) TU (15-1-0, 7-0-0)
Southwestern (TX) SW
(14-1-3, 6-1-0)
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Final
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Trinity (TX) TU
(15-1-0, 7-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Southwestern (TX) SW 1 0 1
Trinity (TX) TU 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

MSOC Undefeated Season Ends at Trinity on Saturday Night, 2-1

SAN ANTIONIO, TEXAS - Southwestern University Men's Soccer took the early advantage, but could not finish the job against Trinity University on Saturday night, 2-1. The Pirates had the opportunity to seal the SAA Conference Regular Season Championship with a tie or win. 

However, the Pirates came inches away from tying the match in the final ten minutes, as the Tigers won the title. Southwestern faltered in loss for the first time all season, finishing the regular season 14-1-3 and 6-1 in conference. Southwestern's season is far from over as they host the SAA Tournament next week for a chance to get revenge. 

The winner of the tournament earns an automatic qualifier into the NCAA tournament, as the Pirates could also earn an at-large bid with their stellar season. However, the Pirates have a goal to defend home field and take home the title next weekend, which would involve winning their semi-final matchup on Friday and the championship on Sunday. 
 
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
  • The moment was set as the Pirates needed a win or draw to win the SAA regular season title.
  • If the Pirates produced a result would also mark the most wins in program history and the first undefeated season non-covid year. 
  • Trinity mounted multiple set pieces as junior Landon Guenther picked up an early yellow.
  • The Tigers created four early corner kicks, but nothing to show for it.
  • Southwestern sophomore Danny Wasserman headed a shot on goal in the 23rd minute.
  • The Pirates started to find shape in the later part of the first half as the Tigers dominated the first 20 minutes of possession.
  • The subs came into the match and brought the energy. Junior Daniel Sartorio took a beautiful touch past his defender and slotted a goal past the keeper. 
  • Trinity evened the match with two minutes left in the half on the two on one break down. 
  • Both teams played an even second half before junior Cooper Pero fouled a Tiger in the box.
  • Senior Scott Johnson picked the right corner, but the force of the penalty shot found the net. The Pirates trailed 2-1.
  • Southwestern put the starting lineup back in with 15 minutes left for a last push in hopes to gain the equalizer.
  • Trinity had two close opportunities off the post to extend the lead but came away empty.
  • Another Trinity yellow card gave the Pirates a free kick from 30 yards. Wasserman struck the free kick just over the net with ten minutes left to play.
  • The sophomore had another chance from 20 yards after Sartorio was tripped. Wasserman stepped up and missed the chance by inches.
  • Multiple efforts arose in the final five minutes but came up short.
  • The Tigers won the title, but will most likely need to beat the Pirates again to win the conference tournament championship next week. 
 
UP NEXT
Southwestern returns to action next week as the two seed in the tournament at home, taking on the winner of Sewanee and Centre College. The match will be played on November, 7 at 6 p.m. We need all our Pirate faithful to join us! 
 
 
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