MSU men’s soccer lost to Incarnate Word but fought back to defeat St. Edwards in their series of road games.
The Mustangs experienced a disappointing loss to Incarnate Word.
MSU had several chances and shot on goals which resulted in nothing. UIW, on the other hand, were able to claim a goal after their first shot.
MSU Forwards VcMor Eligwe and Nathan Fitzgerald tested Incarnate Word’s keeper with successive shots which were blocked.
Forward David Freeland, who had just returned from injury, had a good offensive game as well.
Eligwe felt the team completed only half of its mission.
“Friday’s loss got us players fired up for the upcoming games,” he said.
Senior Kelly Gill played an impressive defense at the backline and contributed intensely in preventing the Cardinals from extending their lead.
“Friday’s game was a good battle between two experienced teams,” said Head Soccer Coach Doug Elder.
“ Both teams played hard and MSU came up with good chances too,” he added.
With Friday night’s disappointment aside, the Mustangs were prepared to outclass St. Edwards University.
MSU got an advantage when SEU’s Bryan Booth got ejected for tackling Senior Midfielder Dean Lovegrove
Eligwe played an impeccable last 15 minutes and came to be the only goal scorer.
According to the striker, the primary role of a forward is to score.
“I went four games without scoring and that frustrated me a lot,” he said. “But with the reassurance of my teammates and coaches I was able to break through the slump and fulfill what my role requires.”
The opening goal came in the 75th minute off an assist from Freeland. He supplied Eligwe a top-notch pass and the latter took plaudits for a display of clinical finish.
“VcMor finally scored,” added Elder. “He did well coming off a weak position to score.”
Then Eligwe broke away for his second in the 86th minute. He beat an SEU player to the ball and dribbled around the goalkeeper.
The Mustangs are set to play Texas-Permian Basin on Friday at 7 p.m.
