SMU
5-1-0, 0-0-0
Yale
1-3-0, 0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SMU | 0 | 1 | 1 |
No. 22 SMU Shuts Out Yale 1-0 with Skilberg’s Late Game Winning Goal
Sep 11 | Men's Soccer
Postgame Press Conference with Coach Hudson and Fredrik Skilberg
DALLAS (SMU) - With just four minutes remaining in the game, forward Fredrik Skilberg recorded his first goal of the season — edging No. 22 SMU over the Yale Bulldogs, 1-0.
In the 86th minute, Skilberg logged the goal, assisted by Hermann Trophy Watch List member Jelldrik Dallmann and sophomore Bailey Sparks. The Mustangs (5-1) went on to outshoot the Bulldogs 13-9.Â
This is the sophomore's eighth goal of his collegiate career. Four of his eight goals have been game winners.
"The important thing is to stay calm and work as a team," Skilberg said. "We were able to get the game winner because we fought until the end."
SMU improved to 5-0 at Washburne Stadium this season and 13-1-1 at home since the start of last season. This is the best home start for the Mustangs since 2019 when they started 6-0.
Cole Johnson, a senior, started and played the full time in goal. The reigning ACC Goalkeeper of the Week recorded one save against the Bulldogs (1-3) — securing his fourth shutout of the season and third straight.
"Another shutout for the boys, which is great," head coach Kevin Hudson said. "They've done a good job and we didn't give away a lot. We ask the guys to play with confidence and belief."
SMU concludes its four game homestand on Friday against Memphis to open American Athletic Conference Play. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. and the game will also be broadcast on ESPN+.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Fredrik Skilberg (1)
Assisted By: Bailey Sparks , Jelldrik Dallmann
GOAL by SMU Skilberg, Fredrik Assist by Sparks, Bailey and Dallmann, Jelldrik.
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