Box Score
SAN ANTONIO — St. Mary's Men's Soccer had an impressive showing against No. 5 West Texas A&M Sunday, holding the ranked team to just goal in the defeat.
The Rattlers fell 1-0 at St. Mary's Intramural field, putting up quite a battle for the Buffs who were held scoreless until the 62
nd minute. The game marked the Buffs' lowest scoring win on the season.
St. Mary's was right on pace with No. 5 WTAMU, posting eight shots to its nine, four of which were shot on goal. The Buffs (6-1) had three shots on goal for the game to give keeper
Patrick Kasperitis (RS-Sr., Corpus Christi, Texas) two saves in the loss.
Twelve minutes into the game the Rattlers' had two gut-wrenching chances to score as
Ryan Hoskins (Fr., San Antonio) and
Roger Trevino (RS-Jr., San Antonio) struck at close range just seconds apart but the Buffs' keeper was able to deny both.
Armando Macias (So., San Antonio) created another heart-stopping moment as he performed a well-placed bicycle-kick that was just above the bar at the 37-minute mark.
The game became intense as both teams were bidding for a goal that saw yellow cards begin to fly. Four yellows were issued for the game, three on the Rattlers, as well as a red card on
Fernando Arias-Williamson (Jr., Houston).
Stalemate at the half, the Buffs came charging in the second half along with the Rattlers. The 62-mintue mark saw Buff Chase Withrow tap the ball into the net as Kasperitis was drawn out of the box for the first and only goal on the game.
The Rattlers argued for the offside call but the goal remained and became the game-winner for WTAMU.
Hoskins led the Rattlers with two shots, both on goal. Trevino and
Josh Stevens (RS-Jr., San Antonio) both had one shot apiece, both on target.
Alex Gonzalez (RS-Fr., McAllen, Texas) had two shots and
Zach Strater (Jr., Carrollton, Texas) and Macias each had one.
The Rattlers' thrilling game will hopefully carry them through their first Heartland Conference game on the season. The Rattlers face Newman University at 5:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's.
