Men's Soccer Drops Heart Breaker to Southwestern 2-1 in OT

SEGUIN, TX -- Texas Lutheran (8-6-1, 4-4 SCAC) Men's Soccer's season ended in dramatic fashion, dropping a 2-1 decision in overtime to Southwestern (TX) (10-2-4, 5-1-2 SCAC) Friday night at Gustafson Field.

Southwestern netted the golden goal in the 98th minute.

Senior Luis Green (Monterrey, Mexico/Smithson Valley) netted the first goal of the match - his 13th of the season. With that goal, Green became the Bulldogs all-time leader in career points (138) and tied the TLU Men's Soccer record for career goals (62).

The Bulldogs maintained this 1-0 advantage through halftime and the majority of the match. With the stakes high and intensity even higher in a match that saw the two teams accumulate over 30 fouls and three yellow cards, the Pirates were able to net an equalizer in the 86th minute. Neither team was able to find the back of the net in the remaining regulation as the game went into overtime. The Pirates were in control in overtime taking all three shots in overtime including the 98th minute game winner.

The Pirates outshot the Bulldogs 12-7 - 9-2 in the second half and overtime. Bulldogs junior goalkeeper Caleb Weed (San Antonio/Warren) finished with a season high six saves.

The Bulldogs regular season concludes with an 8-6-1 record going 4-4 in the SCAC. The SCAC Men's Soccer Conference Tournament will take place at Gustafson Field November 5th and 7th.