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SMU Men’s Soccer Remains In Top Five In All Polls

Oct 24

DALLAS (SMU) — Going into the final two matches of the regular season slate, the SMU Mustang men's soccer team remain ranked in the top five in United Soccer Coaches, Top Drawer Soccer, College Soccer News and NCAA RPI.

The Mustangs are ranked No. 4 in NCAA RPI and in the standings from United Soccer Coaches. Top Drawer Soccer kept SMU in the same position as week nine — sitting at No. 5. College Soccer News improved the Mustangs by one spot, SMU was previously ranked No. 3 in their poll and now sits at No. 2.

Under the helm of head coach Kevin Hudson, SMU boasts a 99-39-17 overall record. Hudson is just one win away from earning his 100th victory.

The Mustangs are currently 10-1-2 overall, including seven shutouts — one of which was against then-No. 25 Oral Roberts. SMU's two most recent games were back-to-back shutouts against FAU and Tulsa, with the Mustangs locking in scores of 3-0 and 2-0, respectively.

Senior Cole Johnson has been named the AAC Goalkeeper of the Week four times as a result of his efforts this season. Including these four, SMU has notched 14 total conference honors so far this season — four offensive player of the week awards, one defensive player of the week awards as well as eight honor roll nods.

The Mustangs boast a 15-1-2 overall record at Washburne Stadium since its inaugural season in 2022.

SMU continues American Athletic Conference play with a road game against UAB on Friday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game will be live streamed on ESPN+. The Mustangs return home on Wednesday, Nov. 1 to take on Temple for Senior Night. kick-off is slated for 7 p.m.

College Soccer News - No. 2
United Soccer Coaches - No. 4
NCAA RPI - No. 4
Top Drawer Soccer - No. 5

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