Men’s soccer off to hot start

Forward Garrett McLaughlin controls the ball. Photo credit: SMU Athletics WebsiteThe SMU men’s soccer team split its pair of games on its California road trip, setting its record at 4-1.

The Mustangs faced off against no. 1 Stanford on Thursday in Palo Alto. The game was tied going into the half, but Stanford pulled away with goals in the 65th minute and 71st minute. Sophomore forward Garrett McLaughlin had the lone goal for SMU in the first minute.

SMU then faced off against the Santa Clara Broncos on Friday night at SCU’s Stevens Stadium. Sophomore defender Philip Ponder had the lone, game-winning goal off an assist from McLaughlin in the 85th minute, propelling the Mustangs to a 1-0…