SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Austin College and Southwestern University advanced to tomorrow's semifinal matches after picking up quarterfinal wins against University of Dallas and Centenary College, respectively. Austin College will take on top-seeded Trinity while Southwestern University will face second-seeded Colorado College. Bracket | Official Tournament Website
AUSTIN COLLEGE 2, DALLAS 0
A goal in the 10th minute by Joey Alcocer gave fourth-seeded Austin College an early lead and an insurance goal by Mason Waddell in the 77th minute provided the insurmountable cushion as the 'Roos earned the 2-0 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference quarterfinal win over fifth-seeded University of Dallas at Paul McGinlay Field on the campus of Trinity University. Box Score | Photos
The 'Roos improved to 9-8-2 overall with their fourth
shutout of the year, while the Crusaders ended their season
with a record of 5-10-2.
Alcocer's goal was his second of the season, the goal by Waddell
was his first. Both of Austin College's goals were unassisted.
The two teams had split their two regular season meetings with
both teams earning 2-1 home victories.
Austin College held a 9-5 edge in shots on goal, but both teams had 17 total shots and four corners. Austin's Andrew Celio recorded five saves and McLeighton totaled seven saves for the University of Dallas.
Austin College will battle the top seed in the SCAC Tournament, Trinity University, tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. CT with the winner advancing to the championship match on Sunday. Trinity and Austin College have already played twice this season. The Tigers earned victories in both contests - 5-1 in Sherman (9/30) and 6-2 in San Antonio (10/12).
After the game, SCAC Correspondent Josh Moczygemba caught up with both head coaches along with senior Mason Waddell of Austin College.
To listen to University of Dallas head coach David Hoffmann, click here.
To listen to Austin College head coach Mark Hudson, click here.
To listen to senior defender Mason Waddell, click here.
SOUTHWESTERN 1, CENTENARY 0
Evan Perkins' goal in the 34th minute lifted third-seeded Southwestern University to a 1-0 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinal win over sixth-seeded Centenary College Friday evening at Paul McGinlay Field on the campus of Trinity University. Box Score | Photos
On an assist from Matthew Nickell, Perkins found the back of the
net for his 15th goal of the season and the eventual game-winner as
the Pirates advanced to Saturday's semifinal round and a date with
second-seeded Colorado College.
Saturday's semifinal match between Southwestern and Colorado
College is scheduled for 7:30 CT.
Southwestern (13-7-1) held a 23-4 edge in shots including
12-2 in shots on goal. Southwestern's Daniel Poole recorded two
saves while Robbie Ramirez of Centenary College kept his team in
the match while totaling 10 saves.
It was the seventh shutout of the season for head coach Don
Gregory's Pirates and the team's fifth win in its last seven
matches.
Centenary College closes out its season with a record of
6-13-0.
Southwestern and Colorado College have played twice this season
with the Tigers earning 4-0 victories in both matches.
After the match, SCAC Correspondent Josh Moczygemba caught
up with both head coaches, along with senior
Evan Perkins of the Pirates.
To listen to Centenary head coach David Orr, click here.
To listen to Southwestern head coach Don Gregory, click here.
To listen to senior forward Evan Perkins of Southwestern, click here.
