SAN ANTONIO, Texas - An own-goal in the 48th minute was the difference Friday night at Benson Stadium as 1,881 fans watched Incarnate Word come away with a 1-0 result over No. 5 Midwestern State.

"It was ugly and we didn't play well," MSU coach Doug Elder said. "They were physical, played hard and did what it took to beat us. That wanted it more than we did."

With the win, the Cardinals avenge a 2-1 loss to MSU in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Midwest/South Central Region tournament last season.

UIW's Jesus Cortez sent a cross in from the touch line in the 48th minute that bounded away on a misclear by Landon Fruge' and into the net for the lone goal of the contest.

But it was the Cardinals who controlled the tempo and complexion of the game while outshooting the Mustangs 11-3.

"They are a good team with quick kids out on the wing which gave us problems," Elder said. "You could see our inexperience there. They had a good game plan and worked hard."

The Mustangs did place each of their six shots on goal and received a solid performance from junior goalkeeper Raul Herrera, who made a great save on a ball in the 80th minute to keep MSU in the match.

Midwestern State continues on the road Sunday with a 10 a.m. showdown with St. Edward's in Austin before returning home to face Metro State Friday night at the MSU Soccer Field.