Men's Soccer Secures 1-0 Win Over Southwestern College
September 14, 2024
Goodwell, Okla- Aggies men's soccer team made history on Saturday night, defeating Southwestern College (KS) 1-0 in their first-ever matchup.
David Rubio netted the game's only goal early in the first half.
Rubio found the back of the net at 11:42, giving the Aggies the lead they would never relinquish. The team displayed a solid defensive effort, holding the Jinx to just five shots, two of which were on target.
Goalkeeper Olai Caicoya saved two shots and earned his second career shutout.
The Aggies outshot Southwestern 11-12 overall, with four on goal. The Jinx managed seven corner kicks to the Aggies' five.
This win improves the Aggies' overall record against teams from the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) to 8-3-1.
Head coach Garrett Kull mentioned after the win, "Tonight was an absolute battle, and we learned a lot about this team. First off, Southwestern was a really good opponent and tested us. It was good to see David Rubio on the scoreboard again, but the star of the show tonight was really the defense. They played a big part in not only keeping our shutout but also in helping us calm stressful moments of the game in possession. As a staff, we have really pushed this group, and they have responded with grit and determination. We're starting to build some depth in positions, and more and more Aggies are going to start becoming contributors. Now we have a quick turnaround to start getting ready for our home opener against NCAA Division II Adams State, which I'm sure is a team looking to even the score after we were able to win in Alamosa last season."
The Aggies' upcoming match is set for September 18, 2024, as they host Adams State University at Anchor D Stadium, with a kickoff scheduled for 4:30 PM. Kickoff is
David Rubio netted the game's only goal early in the first half.
Rubio found the back of the net at 11:42, giving the Aggies the lead they would never relinquish. The team displayed a solid defensive effort, holding the Jinx to just five shots, two of which were on target.
Goalkeeper Olai Caicoya saved two shots and earned his second career shutout.
The Aggies outshot Southwestern 11-12 overall, with four on goal. The Jinx managed seven corner kicks to the Aggies' five.
This win improves the Aggies' overall record against teams from the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) to 8-3-1.
Head coach Garrett Kull mentioned after the win, "Tonight was an absolute battle, and we learned a lot about this team. First off, Southwestern was a really good opponent and tested us. It was good to see David Rubio on the scoreboard again, but the star of the show tonight was really the defense. They played a big part in not only keeping our shutout but also in helping us calm stressful moments of the game in possession. As a staff, we have really pushed this group, and they have responded with grit and determination. We're starting to build some depth in positions, and more and more Aggies are going to start becoming contributors. Now we have a quick turnaround to start getting ready for our home opener against NCAA Division II Adams State, which I'm sure is a team looking to even the score after we were able to win in Alamosa last season."
The Aggies' upcoming match is set for September 18, 2024, as they host Adams State University at Anchor D Stadium, with a kickoff scheduled for 4:30 PM. Kickoff is
