GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Southwestern University Soccer pounced in the second half, earning the victory over University of St. Thomas on Friday night, 2-0. Sophomore Danny Wasserman and freshman Grey Richards were the goal scorers. 

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

• Neither team created an ample amount of opportunities in the first half as 13 fouls occurred in the scoreless half. 
• The game flipped just 15 seconds into the second half. Sophomore Alessandro Sosa intercepted a Celts pass and centered the pass to Wasserman. The sophomore midfielder, took two dribbles to shot a rocket from 30 yards to give the Pirates the advantage. 
• Southwestern continued to manufacture chances as sophomore Quinn MacLeod deliverd a fantastic run, resulting in drawing a PK. Senior Raghav Sharma stepped up for the penalty kick and hit the crossbar and out. 
• The Pirates made a mass sub as the bench continued to press the Celts. Sophomore Amar Singh drove a long ball to Richards who blasted a volley into the net from 20 yards out in the 71st minute. 

GAME NOTES

• Wasserman's goal to start the second half was his second career finish. 
• Senior Scott Johnson, Sharma, and Singh all logged 90 minutes, completely neutralizing the Celts forwards. 
• Richards brings a dynamic option off the bench for Pirates, displaying impressive poise in his first game. 

UP NEXT
Catch the Pirates back at Varsity Field on Sunday night as they take on Claremont-Mudd-Scripps-Colleges.