SHREVEPORT, La. – The Concordia University Texas men's soccer team remained unbeaten in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) play with a 1-0 victory over Centenary College on Friday evening at Atkin Field. Joseph Perez netted the game-winning goal early in the second half, while Leonel Cuellar recorded a shutout to help the Tornados improve to 7-4-1 overall and 4-0 in conference action.
The opening half saw both teams exchange scoring opportunities, with Centenary holding an 8-6 advantage in shots. The Tornados began generating offensive pressure late in the period, recording three consecutive shots on goal in the final six minutes. Ayden Hildreth, Enoch Morebise and Lorenzo Maule each tested the Centenary goalkeeper, but the match remained scoreless heading into halftime.
Concordia came out aggressively in the second half, immediately putting pressure on the Centenary defense. After earning consecutive corner kicks, Perez broke the scoreless tie in the 50th minute, finding the back of the net for his second goal of the season.
The Tornados continued to control the offensive tempo following the goal, outshooting Centenary 14-2 in the second half. Morebise, Perez, Edmond Elone, Mark Wilson and Hildreth each registered shots on goal as Concordia searched for an insurance goal.
Defensively, Cuellar and the Tornados held firm throughout the final 40 minutes. Cuellar finished with two saves across 90 minutes to preserve the shutout, while the Concordia back line limited Centenary to just two second-half shots.
Concordia finished with a 20-10 advantage in total shots, including a 9-2 edge in shots on goal. The Tornados also earned seven corner kicks compared to Centenary's two.
Hildreth led the offensive attack with four shots, including two on goal, while Morebise added three shots with two on target. Perez finished with two shots on goal, including the game-winner.
Concordia Texas will next head to Houston to take on St. Thomas this Sunday. Kickoff is set for noon.
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