THE RUNDOWN
An own goal accounted for the only goal as the DBU Men's Soccer team fell 1-0 to Texas A&M International on Sunday at Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth. The Patriots (3-10-1, 1-9-0 Heartland Conference) let in the fateful goal in the 52nd minute in an otherwise scoreless game.
DBU forced the Dustdevils (5-6-2, 4-5-1) to make three saves and earned three corner kicks in the second half, but could not find the back of the net for a game-tying goal.
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- DBU's losing streak extends to six games.
- Tristen Olvera's four saves were his most in a game since September 13 at St. Mary's.
- Ethan Martinez led DBU with five shot attempts, three of which were on goal.
HEAD COACH CHIP DUTCHIK ON A BAD BREAK
"Proud of our team's effort. We keep playing hard and as a team. Unlucky to lose on an own goal."
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
6 – Sunday's physical contest saw six yellow cards handed out, three for each side.
1 – Three of the Patriots' last four losses have come by one goal.
3 – DBU's three yellow cards tie a season high.
UP NEXT
The Patriots hit the road to face Eastern New Mexico on Thursday. Kickoff is schedued for 7 p.m. in Portales, Mew Mexico.