The SLU Billikens begin the new season with a shutout win over the University of Seattle. (Photo: Thomas Grove)

NCAA Men’s Soccer12Final
Seattle (0-1)000
SLU (1-0)224

SCORING SUMMARY

TimeTeamDescription
07:53SLUTanner Anderson (1)
Assisted By: Andrew Heckenlaible.
42:56SLUGuilherme Gomes (1)
Assisted By: Alander Soares.
49:03SLUJackson Delkus (1)
Assisted By: Nick Schramm.
50:51SLUAndrew Heckenlaible (1)
Unassisted.

ST. LOUIS, MO — The No. 4-ranked Saint Louis University men’s soccer team opened the season in impressive fashion, with a dominant, 4-0 win over Seattle University, in a matchup at Hermann Stadium.

The four goals were the most by a Billiken team in a season opener since 2004, when Saint Louis defeated UMSL 8-0.

Saint Louis took control early, opening the scoring in the eighth minute. Andrew Heckenlaible’s shot deflected off the crossbar, and Tanner Anderson was there to finish the rebound and give the Billikens a 1-0 lead.

Saint Louis doubled its advantage just before halftime when Guilherme Gomes scored in the 43rd minute. Alander Soares made the defensive play to gain possession and provided the assist on Gomes’ finish.

The Billikens added two more goals early in the second half. Jackson Delkus scored in the 50th minute off an assist from Nick Schramm, before Heckenlaible found the back of the net less than two minutes later to make it 4-0.

Saint Louis finished with a 12-4 advantage in shots and held a 6-1 edge in corner kicks. Freshman keeper Lucas McPartlin recorded the shutout in goal, while the Billikens’ defense limited Seattle to just two shots on target.

Anderson, Gomes, Delkus and Heckenlaible accounted for the Billikens’ four goals, with Heckenlaible also adding an assist. Soares and Schramm recorded assists in the victory.

The Billikens return to action Monday, August 24, with a Top 25 matchup against No. 15-ranked SMU. Opening kick that evening at Hermann Stadium is set for 7 p.m., and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+.

2026 SLU BILLIKENS MEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE

DateTimeAtOpponentLocationTVResults
August 20, 2026 (Thursday)7 pmHomeSeattleHermann StadiumW, 4-0 (1-0)
August 24, 2026 (Monday)7 pmHome#15 SMUHermann Stadium
August 28, 2026 (Friday)6:30 pmAwayNotre DameSouth Bend, Ind.
September 2, 2026 (Wednesday)7 pmHomeGreen BayHermann Stadium
September 6, 2026 (Sunday)6 pmAwaySIU-EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, Ill.
September 12, 2026 (Saturday)7 pmHomeAkronHermann Stadium
September 19, 2026 (Saturday)6 pmAwayDaytonDayton, Ohio
September 26, 2026 (Saturday)6:30 pmHomeDuquesneHermann Stadium
September 29, 2026 (Tuesday)7 pmHomeDrakeHermann Stadium
October 3, 2026 (Saturday)7 pmHomeSaint Joseph’sHermann Stadium
October 7, 2026 (Wednesday)6 pmAwayFordhamBronx, N.Y.
October 10, 2026 (Saturday)6 pmAwayLa SallePhiladelphia, Pa.
October 17, 2026 (Saturday)7 pmHomeVCUHermann Stadium
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)7 pmHomeNorth FloridaHermann Stadium
October 24, 2026 (Saturday)7 pmHomeLoyola ChicagoHermann Stadium
October 31, 2026 (Saturday)6 pmAwayDavidsonDavidson, N.C.