IRVING, Texas- The University of Dallas men's soccer team (2-0) has pitched consecutive shutouts as a result of their 3-0 win over Southwestern College (Kan.) on Sunday afternoon at Crusader Field.
Sophomore forward Ben Mannings (Bath, England) scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 31st minute against the Moundbuilders (0-1). He was assisted by junior forward Colton Allen (Roanoke, Texas).
Dallas doubled their advantage to 2-0 -- in the 75th minute -- on a goal from senior midfielder Matthew Wise (Portland, Ore.). He was assisted by sophomore midfielder Kevin Key (Carlisle, Pa.).
In the 81st minute, Allen rounded-out scoring as he managed a goal of his own. Wise and sophomore defender Tommy Byrd (Mansfield, Texas) both assisted Allen, who finished with a match-high 11 shots and seven shots on goal.
Through two games, Allen has tallied a team-high 17 shots, eight shots on goal and five points.
The Crusaders outshot the road team 31-18 in the contest. Southwestern's goalkeeper Cullen Grantham (0-1) finished with 12 saves.
Freshman goalkeeper P.J. Hasson (Fairfax, Va.) and sophomore goalkeeper Tino Gamueda (Lubbock, Texas) combined for seven saves in the shutout bid.
Hasson (2-0) worked the first half, and amassed four saves, while Gamueda helped secure the victory with three saves in the final frame. Both goalies faced nine shots.
Next Opponent:
Dallas heads to McMinnville, Ore., to combat Linfield College (1-1) at 2:30 p.m. (PDT) on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Story by: Nathan Yacovissi | Contributions from James Marks III
