Posted: Nov 04, 2016
(Photos courtesy of Joe Fusco)
SHERMAN, Texas - The fifth-seeded Austin College Kangaroos defeated the fourth-seeded Southwestern University Pirates, 3-2, in quarterfinal play at the SCAC Men's Soccer Championship. Official Website | Postgame Interview
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Austin College took a commanding 3-0 lead in the first half through goals from Phillip Le (2) and Juan Ramirez
- Southwestern mounted a second half comeback after Rory McCullough scored on a curling free kick and Christian Lopez's deflected cross found the back of the net to cut the lead to 1 in the 62nd minute
- Southwestern had a goal disallowed in the 74th minute because of an offside call and Austin College were able to hold onto their 3-2 until the final whistle
AUSTIN COLLEGE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Phillip Le: 2 goals, 2 shots on goal
- Jack Wheaton: 1 assist, 2 shots on goal
- Juan Ramirez: 1 goal, 3 shots on goal
SOUTHWESTERN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Rory McCullough: 1 goal, 3 shots
- Christian Lopez: 1 goal, 1 shot on goal
- Ryan Benner: 4 saves
NOTABLES
- The victory advances the Austin College men to the SCAC semifinals for just the second time in program history and the first time since 2012.
- Southwestern ends its season with an 8-12 overall mark.
UP NEXT
By defeating Southwestern, Austin College will face advance to face top-seeded Trinity in tomorrow's first semifinal at 11 a.m. CT.
