Trinity University Men's Soccer (4-0) continued their undefeated season with wins over University of Texas-Dallas and Whitman College. Because of their efforts, they have been ranked No. 15 nationally by the United Soccer Coaches.
 
The Tigers had strong performances on the pitch all weekend. Although temperatures were hot, the Tigers still pushed through and defeated their opponents. The Tigers opened up game one on fire. Before the Comets could even blink, sophomore Adam Knutson (Dripping Springs, Texas / Dripping Springs) had already found the back of the net twice. Then, Zach Anderson (Davis, California / Davis) found his groove to put a miraculous shot in and score his first goal of the season. But the Tigers weren't done, junior Michael Meese (Williamsburg, Virginia / Jamestown) also scored for a Tiger 4-1 victory. The Tigers were excellent at finding their teammates, Luke Mayfield (Dallas, Texas / JJ Pearce) collected an assist while Chen Adjei (Euless, Texas / Trinity) and Jesus Veloz (Dallas, Texas / Lone Star) had two. 
 
Game two was more of the same for the Tigers, finding the back of the net. Senior Pieter Blank (The Hague, The Netherlands / Dalton Voorburg) and junior Hunter Cain (Katy, Texas / Cinco Ranch) each scored their first goal of the season. Meese added another to his total, making that three on the season. 
 
United Soccer Coaches Top 25 - Tigers Jump to 15
 
After starting off the season on a hot 4-0 streak and outscoring opponents 13-5. The Tiger Men's Soccer team has been moved up to be ranked number 15th nationally by the United Soccer Coaches. This marks the first time the program has been ranked in the top 25 nationally this season, with their most recent ranking being at the beginning of their 2022 season. 
 
Weekend Preview 
 
The Tigers continue their seven game home stand with Hardin-Simmons University on Friday, September 15th and then the University of the Incarnate Word on Monday, September 18th.
 
On the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys: The Cowboys bring in a 0-2-1 record to Paul McGinlay Field after dropping games to University of Lynchburg and Virginia Wesleyan and tying Whitman College. The Cowboy defense has struggled thus far, allowing six goals in their three matches. Sophomore Omar Estrada stands as the lone goal scorer for the Cowboys. The Tigers hold a 12-2-2 record against the Cowboys since 2009. 
 
On the Incarnate Word Cardinals: The Cardinals carry a 1-4-1 record with loses against UTRGV, Cal. State Fullerton, Santa Clara, and Oral Roberts. They collected their win against University of Nebraska at Omaha. The Tigers hold a 1-0-1 record against the Cardinals, taking their last meeting 2-1 in 2013.
 
Looking Ahead - Ending the Home Stand and Hitting the Road
 
The Tigers close their home streak on September 22nd against University of Mary-Hardin Baylor at 7:00 PM and then hit the road to face off against Concordia University (Texas) in Austin on September 24th at 7:00 PM.