The Sul Ross State men's soccer team is trying to put together the first winning season in program history.
On Wednesday afternoon, the St. Edward's Hilltoppers stood in the way of getting closer to that goal.
Filled with plenty of physicality and hard-nosed play, the match went in favor of the Hilltoppers, 1-0, at the Lobo Soccer Field.
>> HOW IT HAPPENED:
It was a slow start for the Lobos as they did not attempt a shot in the first half.
The Hilltoppers had four shot attempts in the opening half.
Arthur Souza scored what proved to be the game-winner when he found the back of the net off an assist by Christian Mezas two and a half minutes into the match.
Sul Ross State found its rhythm in the second half, taking five shot attempts but the situations turned out to be unlucky.
>> RECORDS: St. Edward's (6-4-4, 4-1-3); Sul Ross State (6-8-1, 2-5-1)
>> GAME NOTES:
- St. Edward's finished with 12 shots and eight shots on goal.
- Hilltopper goalkeeper Angel Ramirez made one save that came in the second half.
- Zachary Trimming had two shot attempts.
- Lewis Coates, Jesus Duque and Alan Huerta each had one shot attempt. Duque had the lone shot on goal.
- Benjamin Aviles made seven saves. He now has 68 saves on the year. Aviles is now the No. 1 goalkeeper in the Lone Star Conference.
>> UP NEXT: The Lobos travel to Texas A&M International for a 7 p.m. CST match on Saturday, Nov. 2.
