THE LEAD
The Dallas Baptist University Men's Soccer team outlasted St. Mary's, 1-0, in the Patriots' Heartland Conference opener on Thursday night at Sigma Beta Chi Field in San Antonio, Texas. Riley Alvey scored the game winner in the 20th minute of the match after collecting a loose ball and beating keeper Mauricio Albo for his second goal of the season.

Sean Bouland registered another clean sheet, making three saves on 25 shots faced. DBU improves to 3-1-1 on the season, while the Rattlers fall to 1-2-1.

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
 - Riley Alvey has scored in each of the past two matches he has started since returning from an injury.
- The Patriots have only allowed one first-half goal this season.
 - Sean Bouland has yet to allow a goal this season in 288:15 minutes of play.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
3 - Sean Bouland's three saves marked a season high for the goalie.
15 - After allowing a first-half goal, St. Mary's were attack-heavy in the second half, racking up 15 shots.
9 - DBU's 12 shots were shared among nine different players.

UP NEXT
The Patriots travel to Laredo, Texas to take on Texas A&M International at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.