Southwestern University Pirates vs. Huston-Tillotson Rams

Friday, Sep. 6, 2019 | 7:o0 p.m. | Round Rock, Texas

Historical Record: Southwestern 4, Huston-Tillotson 0

 The Southwestern University Pirates and Huston-Tillotson Rams meet for the first time since 2001 with the Pirates owning a 4-0 record with a 2-0 victory in 1996, 2-0 victory in 1997, 5-1 victory in 2000, and 1-0 victory in 2001.

Huston-Tillotson University

2018 Record: 3-8-2, 2-7-2 (Red River Athletic Conference, NAIA)

Record: 1-0

American Southwest Conference Poll: 6th

The Huston-Tillotson University Rams opened their season with a 3-0 victory over the American Southern Conference's McMurry University, who were selected eighth in the ASC head coaches' preseason poll.

Huston-Tillotson returns forward Marcos Escobar, who scored six goals in 2018 and totaled 12 points, earning RRAC All-Conference honorable mention honors. Escobar was one of three goal scorers in the Rams' season-opening victory, scoring his one goal on four shots.  

Last season, the Rams scored 11 goals on six assists through 13 games, surrendering 32 goals on 22 assists.

Goals: #7 Marcos Escobar 1 (4 shots); #20 Rudy Nija 1 (2 shots); #22 Luvango Musungira 1 (4 shots)

Points: #7 Marco Escobar 2; #11 Goitom Ghebrehiwot 1; #17 Francisco Vazquez 1; #20 Rudy Nija 2; #22 Luvango Musungira 2.

Game-Winners: #20 Rudy Nija 1.

Goalie(s): #1 David Magana 2 saves, 0 goals allowed.

Southwestern University

2018 Record: 12-6-3, 8-4-2 (SCAC)

Record: 0-1-1

SCAC Polls: 2nd

The Southwestern University Pirates are still seeking their first win, taking Mary Hardin-Baylor to a 1-1 double-overtime draw and losing 2-1 to Concordia Texas.

Southwestern has a goal each from first year forward Jack Adams and junior defender Brendan Dauth. The Pirates continue to play a physical style of soccer, grinding the games down and giving themselves opportunities at the end.

Goals: #9 Jack Adams 1 (7 shots); #5 Brendan Dauth 1 (4 shots)

Assists: #6 Wil Mekelburg 1; #8 Luis Ramirez 1.

Points:

Goalie(s): #0 Sam Laude 5 saves, 3 goals allowed, 0-1-1 record.