University of Louisville
12-2-3, 4-2-2
Southern Methodist University
12-0-3, 6-0-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| SMU | 0 | 1 | 1 |
October 30, 2026 | Men's Soccer
DALLAS, Texas – The No. 10 University of Louisville men's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw against No. 1 SMU on Friday night at Washburne Stadium, earning a point against the nation's top-ranked team in its regular-season finale.
The Cardinals move to 12-2-3 overall and 4-2-2 in ACC play, while SMU moves to 12-0-3 and 6-0-2 in conference action.
Louisville struck first in the 28th minute when Cooper Olson found the back of the net in the bottom left corner. Braydon Sellers and Jack Boring were credited with assists, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 advantage.
The Mustangs found the equalizer in the 87th minute to secure the draw.
SMU held a 2-1 advantage in shots on goal and a 15-10 edge in total shots, while Louisville's defensive effort helped keep the nation's top-ranked offense to one goal. The Mustangs entered the contest averaging nearly three goals per match and leading the ACC in scoring.
SMU finished with a 10-3 advantage in corner kicks, while Louisville's Nathaniel Abraham recorded one save in goal.
With the regular season complete, Louisville turns its attention to the ACC Championship. The No. 5-seed Cardinals will face No. 12-seed Stanford in the first round of the tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium at 6 p.m. ET.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Cooper Olson (6)
Assisted By: Braydon Sellers , Jack Boring
GOAL by LOU Olson, Cooper Assist by Sellers, Braydon and Boring, Jack.
27:42
Landon Hickam (6)
Assisted By: Ryan Clanton-Pimentel , Jaylinn Mitchell
GOAL by SMU Hickam, Landon Assist by Clanton-Pimentel, Ryan and Mitchell, Jaylinn.
86:05
