ST. LOUIS — Axel Torres scored twice, and Saint Louis erupted for three second-half goals to earn a 4-1 victory over VCU Saturday night in Atlantic 10 Conference men's soccer action at Robert R. Hermann Stadium.
The Billikens improved to 6-4-3 overall and 4-1-1 in Atlantic 10 play, good for second in the league standings. VCU dipped to 2-8-3, 2-3-1 in the A10.
SLU has found its scoring touch over the last two games, totaling seven goals following a three-goal performance at La Salle.
Torres opened the scoring in the 30th minute, finishing a chance set up by Jackson Delkus and JC Cortez to give the Billikens a 1-0 lead.Â
VCU's Kimarly Scott answered in the 33rd minute, and the teams went into halftime tied at 1-1.
Saint Louis took control early in the second half. Alander Soares converted a penalty kick in the 54th minute to put the Billikens ahead, 2-1. Theo Franca drew the foul in the box that led to the PK.
Torres extended the lead in the 66th minute, finishing a pass from Xavi O'Neil for his second goal of the night and his third goal in the last three games. Delkus capped the scoring in the 84th minute, converting O'Neil's second assist of the game to make it 4-1.
The Billikens dominated the statistical categories, outshooting VCU 16-4 and putting six shots on target to the Rams' two. Lucas McPartlin made one save in goal for the win for Saint Louis.
The four tallies for SLU were the most by the Bills since a 4-0 season-opening win over Seattle on Aug. 20.Â
Up next, the Billikens play their final nonconference match of the season Tuesday, Oct. 20, hosting North Florida at Hermann Stadium in a 7 p.m. kickoff.
