Crusaders Fall to LeTourneau in SCAC Championship Quarterfinals

ROUND ROCK, Texas – The University of Dallas men's soccer team saw its 2026 campaign come to a close Thursday night, falling 2-0 to LeTourneau University in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Championship quarterfinals at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex. The Crusaders battled through a scoreless opening half before a pair of second-half goals secured the victory for the YellowJackets.

UDallas held its ground throughout the opening 45 minutes despite being outshot 9-6. The Crusaders generated two corner kicks and placed one shot on goal while first-year goalkeeper Kabe Bylaw helped keep LeTourneau off the scoreboard heading into halftime.

The YellowJackets broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute before doubling their advantage just over four minutes later in the 67th. Dallas continued searching for an answer, producing five second-half shots and three corner kicks, but was unable to break through the LeTourneau defense. 

The Crusaders finished with 11 shots, including three on goal, while LeTourneau recorded 18 attempts with six on target. Bylaw collected four saves in the contest, including three in the second half, as UDallas worked to limit additional scoring opportunities.

Despite the result, the Crusaders conclude their season with a 6-10 overall record and a 3-6 mark in SCAC play. The campaign featured a young roster that continued to develop throughout conference competition, highlighted by four All-SCAC Freshman Team selections and Joseph Aziz earning First Team All-SCAC honors and the conference's First-Year Player of the Year award.

The quarterfinal appearance marks the conclusion of the Crusaders' 2026 season as the program looks to build on its young core heading into 2027.