Posted: Oct 18, 2015
IRVING, Texas – Jake Swonke's game winning goal with under six minutes remaining in the game gave the Pirates a 2-1 win over the University of Dallas and secures the Pirates a spot in the post season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After a scoreless first half Southwestern's Andres Carreno-Mendez gave the Pirates the lead in the 61st minute after he broke a tackle and sent a perfect ball into the right upper 90.
- The University of Dallas tied the game on an SU own goal in the 86th minute and the game went into overtime.
- Luckily, the Pirate mistake didn't hurt SU as Swonke scored the golden goal, assisted by Rory McCullough and Clay Martin in the 95th minute.
STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN
- Shots (on goal): SU 21 (7), UD 13 (7)
- Corner kicks: SU 5, UD 3
- Saves: SU 6, UD 5
UP NEXT
With the win Southwestern improves to 6-10 on the year and 6-5 in the SCAC. They move into fourth place in the conference and are four games ahead of Austin College with three games remaining therefore securing a spot in the SCAC Championship. The Pirates return home to face Schreiner (6-9, 4-7) on Friday at 8 pm.