Dallas Men Suffer Home Loss

The Crusaders lost a tough one Friday afternoon, allowing two second half goals to McMurry University including the game winner with only 4:45 left after entering the half astride a 2-1 lead. UD wasted no time entering the game, finding the back of the net merely 1:24 into the game courtesy of a header by senior midfielder Matt Stamper (Bentonville, AR/Bentonville H.S.) that was picked out of the air off the foot of junior forward Ryan Meske (Niwot, CO/Niwot H.S.). McMurry managed to even the score at 32 minutes only to watch Meske convert on a free kick moments before the end of the half that gave UD the 2-1 lead. UD having outshot McMurry 19-11, held the advantage until the 81st minute when McMurry snuck two goals in before the end of regulation. The contest also featured four yellow cards and plenty of tension as emotions began to a boil. The loss marked the first at home in five years. UD was 28-0-2 at home before tonight's loss.

UD men’s soccer will aim to recover on Sunday when they face off against Hendrix College at home at 1:00pm.