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Men’s soccer hosts annual tournament

The SMU men’s soccer team will host its annual SMU Classic presented by Jason’s Deli this weekend.

The Jason’s Deli Tournament was originally named SMU Letterman’s Classic that dates back to 1987. With the exception of 1992 and 2001, the Mustangs have been able to host this tournament every year. This year, the tournament will be held starting on Sept.16 and ending on Sept. 18.

SMU currently holds a record of 2 wins and 3 losses within every tournament they have hosted. The Mustangs have also been able to outscore their opponents with an advantage of 120 goals for over 43 goals against.

The Mustangs will kick off the tournament against Dartmouth on their home ground, Westcott Field at 7:30 p.m.

This Friday will be Dartmouth’s second time facing SMU. In 1997 during SMU and Darmouth’s first match in the NCAA tournament, SMU was able to defeat Dartmouth in the second round 2-0.

Dartmouth currently holds a record of one win, one loss and 2 ties this season.

The Mustang however have completed two wins and three losses this season. The Darmouth Big Green will make their comeback to Westcott Field after having tied 3-3 against South Florida in the Dartmouth Classic last weekend.

On Sunday, Sept 18 the Mustangs will finish off the tournament by facing off Washington at 7 p.m.

The Mustangs defeated the Huskies two times out of the six times they have played against each other. The last time the two teams faced off each other was at the New Mexico Classic in 2007, when Washington was able to defeat SMU 2-0.

The Mustangs have not been able to obtain a victory (4-1) since the match against Oakland at the Tulsa Tournament on Sept. 9.

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