Men end conference 6-3-4

A 3-0 victory over UT Dallas on Thursday kept the men’s soccer team’s playoff hopes alive. But a 0-0 tie with the University of the Ozarks and a victory by Mississippi College on Saturday knocked the Patriots out of playoff competition.

Against the Comets on Thursday, Nick Gonzalez scored the Patriots first goal in the 28th minute on a header. Tony Guillen picked up the assist. Jake Urbaniak scored six minutes later on an unassisted goal, and Edward Anaya found the net in the 70th minute on a pass from Guillen.

Patriot goalkeeper Mark Oliphant made four saves in the Patriots’ shutout. Oliphant made three saves in tie against the Ozarks.
The Patriots finish the season with an overall record of 6-7-4, and a conference record of 6-3-4.

Guillen's 17 points, five goals and five assists led the Patriots in his final season. Edward Anaya recorded five assists this season as well. Oliphant played 1103 minutes at goalkeeper for the Patriots, made 53 saves, recorded four shutouts and allowed only 10 goals. The Patriots outshot their opponents 302-180 on the season, and outscored them 32-17.