Jackets Fall to St. Edward’s (9/9/06)
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Coach McNally post game audio

 BILLINGS, MT – The Montana State-Billings men’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Heartland Conference opponent St. Edward’s University Saturday at College of Technology Field.  The loss drops the Yellowjackets to 1-3-2 on the season and improves the Hilltoppers to a perfect 3-0-0.

Both the Yellowjackets and Hilltoppers were an evenly matched pair with neither team able to get the upper hand and control of the game.  The Hilltoppers’ Mitch Herr drew a direct kick and placed it into a mix of both Yellowackets and Hilltoppers in front of the Jackets’ net.  Beau Grantier leaped into the air and made contact heading the ball into the net giving the Hilltoppers the 1-0 lead at 39:02 of the first half.

St. Edward’s knew they weren’t safe with just a one goal lead and continued to pressure the Jackets.  The Yellowjackets pressured right back out shooting the Hilltoppers 9-8 in the second half of play.  Overall in the game, the Hilltoppers out-shot the Jackets 17-13 with the MSUB posting four shots on goal to St. Edward’s five.  Sam Charles (Chiswell, England) led the Jackets with six shots, three of which were on goal.  Both the Jackets and Hilltoppers goalkeepers made four saves apiece. 

The Yellowjackets continue their home stand hosting Albertson College next Saturday, September 16 at the COT.  Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.