Oct. 27, 2002
Final Stats
Moraga, CA - The Saint Mary's men's soccer team (4-10-3/ 0-2-1 WCC) was defeated by the #11 ranked Loyola Marymount Lions (12-2-2/2-1 WCC), 2-1, on Sunday, October 27, in West Coast Conference action on Garaventa Field.
The Lions broke the scoreless tie at the 28:00 minute mark when Michael Coakley fired in his second goal of the season on a double-assist from Arturo Torres and Andres Murriagui.
At the end of the first half the Lions led 1-0, while outshooting the Gaels 7-4.
LMU's Coakley scored his second goal of the game at the 50:38 minute mark on a double-assist from Brian Vestal and Kevin Novak.
The Gaels cut the Lions' lead in half when Michael Johnson scored his first collegiate goal on an assist from Derek Youpel at the 64:04 minute mark.
SMC goalkeeper Kealii Kuehu finished the game with a career-high seven saves, while LMU's Adam Sthay recorded three saves. The Gaels were outshot in today's contest 15-11.
The Gaels will return to WCC action on Saturday, November 2, when they play the Santa Clara Broncos at Buck Shaw Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
