St. ÑÇÖÞÎÞÂë University failed to generate many scoring opportunities and surrendered a goal early in the second half, dropping a 1-0 decision to SMU in a nonconference soccer game in Dallas on Thursday night.
The Billikens and Mustangs have played regularly since coach Kevin Kalish was hired at SLU with SMU holding a 4-0-2 advantage in that time.
SLU entered the game having earned a No. 6 ranking this week from the United Soccer Coaches after a season-opening win over Indiana.
However, SMU controlled possession and the scoring chances throughout the game, getting the only goal it needed from Jaylinn Mitchell, who knocked in the rebound of a shot in the 48th minute.
The Mustangs were No. 10 in the preseason poll but fell out of the rankings this week after playing Oral Roberts to a draw.
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SMU outshot SLU 13-3 with most of the Mustangs’ pressure coming in the first half. They had three shots on goal while SLU had two.
The Billikens return to action against Indianapolis on Monday night at Hermann Stadium.