In a showdown at Blackwell Field on August 30^th the University of Saint Mary Spires men's soccer clinched a narrow victory against the Hannibal-LaGrange. The match concluded with the Spires up by a single goal, highlighting their tactical play on the field.

The first half of the match saw both teams displaying strong defensive strategies, leading to a deadlock with a halftime score of 0-0. Both the Spires and the Trojans fought valiantly to break the stalemate but were unsuccessful in the initial forty-five minutes. The Spires' goalkeeper, Ricardo Perez, showcased his defensive capabilities, keeping the game level through the first half.

The breakthrough came in the second half when Robin Van Voorst, a forward for the University of Saint Mary, managed to slip past the Trojan's defense to score the lone and decisive goal. Van Voorst's performance ultimately led the Spires to their first victory of the season.

Looking forward, the University of Saint Mary Spires look to build on this momentum and are set to face Doane University on September 3rd in Crete, Nebraska at 7:00 p.m.