DALLAS (SMU) – Knut Ahlander's multigoal performance lifted SMU men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Central Arkansas Friday night at Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium.
In five seasons for the Mustangs, Ahlander has logged over 85,000 minutes scoring one goal on nine separate occasions throughout his career. Friday marks Ahlander's first multigoal performance at SMU.
Ahlander got the Mustangs (2-1-0) on the board in the 13th minute, firing a shot into the lower-left corner past Central Arkansas goalkeeper Zach Schawl. Alexander Petraeus and Henry Howell set up Ahlander for the score.
In the 59th minute, Ahlander netted his second goal of the night, converting on a penalty kick.
Cole Johnson played the full game in goal for SMU, earning five saves on the way to recording the team's second shutout of the season.
The Mustangs were aggressive throughout the entire match. SMU tallied 12 total shots, including eight shots on goal. In addition, SMU held an 11-7 edge in corner kicks.
SMU hosts UTRGV at Washburne Stadium Monday at 7 p.m. The match will be available on ESPN+.
