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#3 TJ Dilley: 90 MP in 1-0 shutout win over Gonzaga
Photo by: Saint Mary's Athletics / Tod Fierner
MSOC | Relentless Pressure Leads to Gaels First Road Win of the Season Over Bulldogs
11/1/2025 9:08:00 PM | Men's Soccer
SPOKANE, Wash. — Saint Mary's Men's Soccer earned their first road win of the season with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Gonzaga. The result continues the Gaels' strong record against the Bulldogs, as Saint Mary's has now won 11 of their last 13 games between the two programs.
The Gaels outshot the Zags 16-7, with freshman Jaydon Whittaker leading the attack and tallying four shots. The breakthrough came just seconds before the end of the first half, as relentless pressure from Saint Mary's forced Gonzaga into an own goal.
FIRST HALF SMC 1 - 0 GON
The first half of action was full of dangerous looks for Saint Mary's, with the Gaels creating multiple scoring opportunities and keeping Gonzaga on their toes. Just before halftime, goalkeeper Bentley launched the ball forward to Gaige Gibbs, who connected with Kayvon Monfared inside the 6-yard box. Their combined efforts and pressure caused Gonzaga to put the ball into their own net, giving Saint Mary's 1-0 the advantage heading into the break.
FINAL SMC 1 - 0 GON
In the second half, the Gaels continued to create opportunities, recording eight shots on the remaining 45 minutes of play. A late 80th minute attempt from Jona Starek almost found its way into the goal, but instead rattled the crossbar.
Full 90 minute efforts from defenders Hubert Deragon, TJ Dilley, Ian Smith, and Fynn Allmon, along with midfielders Jaydon Whittaker and Jona Starek, combined with two crucial saves from Sam Bentley, helped secure the shutout victory for the Gaels.
LOOKING AHEAD
The victory over the Bulldogs brings the Gaels record to 2-6-6 for the season. Saint Mary's returns to the bay and travels to San Francisco to take on the Dons on Saturday, November 8th. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 PM and will be streamed on ESPN+. Tickets can be bought online smcgaels.com.
Be sure to follow your Gaels on Facebook, Instagram, and X to get all the latest Saint Mary's athletics updates and information.
#GaelsRise
The Gaels outshot the Zags 16-7, with freshman Jaydon Whittaker leading the attack and tallying four shots. The breakthrough came just seconds before the end of the first half, as relentless pressure from Saint Mary's forced Gonzaga into an own goal.
FIRST HALF SMC 1 - 0 GON
The first half of action was full of dangerous looks for Saint Mary's, with the Gaels creating multiple scoring opportunities and keeping Gonzaga on their toes. Just before halftime, goalkeeper Bentley launched the ball forward to Gaige Gibbs, who connected with Kayvon Monfared inside the 6-yard box. Their combined efforts and pressure caused Gonzaga to put the ball into their own net, giving Saint Mary's 1-0 the advantage heading into the break.
28' | SMC 0 - 0 GON
— Saint Mary's Men's Soccer (@SMC_MSoccer) November 2, 2025
Whittaker taking a chance and forcing a diving save! #GaelsRise pic.twitter.com/A8deNYd79g
HALF | SMC 1 - 0
— Saint Mary's Men's Soccer (@SMC_MSoccer) November 2, 2025
Goal for the Gaels!!! Relentless pressure from Saint Mary's forces an own goal by Gonzaga in the final seconds of the half! 💪#GaelsRise pic.twitter.com/4fkm3ROnHw
FINAL SMC 1 - 0 GON
In the second half, the Gaels continued to create opportunities, recording eight shots on the remaining 45 minutes of play. A late 80th minute attempt from Jona Starek almost found its way into the goal, but instead rattled the crossbar.
80' | SMC 1 -0 GON
— Saint Mary's Men's Soccer (@SMC_MSoccer) November 2, 2025
Starek keeping the Zags on their toes!! 🫣#GaelsRise pic.twitter.com/TKO0hvXJTc
Full 90 minute efforts from defenders Hubert Deragon, TJ Dilley, Ian Smith, and Fynn Allmon, along with midfielders Jaydon Whittaker and Jona Starek, combined with two crucial saves from Sam Bentley, helped secure the shutout victory for the Gaels.
LOOKING AHEAD
The victory over the Bulldogs brings the Gaels record to 2-6-6 for the season. Saint Mary's returns to the bay and travels to San Francisco to take on the Dons on Saturday, November 8th. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 PM and will be streamed on ESPN+. Tickets can be bought online smcgaels.com.
Be sure to follow your Gaels on Facebook, Instagram, and X to get all the latest Saint Mary's athletics updates and information.
#GaelsRise
Team Stats
SMC
GON
Goals
1
0
Shots
15
7
Shots on Goal
5
2
Saves
2
4
Corners
6
7
Fouls
3
10
Scoring Plays
0
GOAL by SMC TEAM.
44:50
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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