THE RUNDOWN
DBU dropped a 2-0 duel to No. 24 St. Mary's Wednesday night at Patriot Soccer Field. The Patriots (1-2-4) kept the Rattlers (3-0-3) quiet in the first half before a pair of second-half goals delivered DBU its second loss of the 2022 season. 

The St. Mary's defense covered Patriot Soccer field like a blanket. DBU's Mason Wallak tested the defense with a missile in the 14th minute that was deflected by a back row defender, and Peyton Voelker threatened deep inside the attacking third, but a swarm of Rattlers swooped in every time an opportunity presented itself. 

STMU found its offensive stride quickly in the second half when a free kick from Dani Cresto found the head of a soaring Gitau Collins and the back of the DBU net in the 48th minute. Staked to a 1-0 lead, STMU added insurance on a left-footed strike from Adam Aboohamidi at the 54-minute mark. The Patriot defense reestablished their defense over the final 30 minutes but couldn't get anything going on the other end of the pitch to chip away at the 2-0 deficit. 

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- St. Mary's has shut out its last four opponents. 
- The DBU offense was held scoreless for just the second time this season. 
- The Patriots have dropped two in a row to St. Mary's. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 
8 - DBU's eight shots match its season low. 
6 - The Patriots took six corner kicks to the Rattlers' four. 
3 - Freshman Zach Paclibar made his third career start. 

UP NEXT 
The Patriots head to Odessa, Texas, to take on the Falcons of UT Permian Basin in the last non-conference matchup of the season. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.