Sophomore Jose Esteves Silveira (Sao Bernardo Do Campo, Brazil/Barao De Maua) netted his first career goal to lead the Lourdes men's soccer team as it dropped a 3-1 decision at Cleary on Wednesday afternoon in Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference action.
 
"Cleary played a great game," said head coach Barry Spitzer following the contest. "We got out to a slow start and were able to battle back late in the second half. We just didn't give ourselves enough time or create enough opportunities."
 
Lourdes found itself behind 3-0 during the first half as Cleary (3-4-1 overall, 1-2-1 WHAC) knocked in goals in the 18^th, 20^th and 39^th minute to take a commanding lead through 40 minutes of play.
 
Silveira was able to help shift momentum towards the visitors in the 42^nd minute as he netted his first career goal and helped Lourdes pull within 3-1 at the intermission.
 
The Gray Wolves held the advantage in shots during the second half, edging Cleary 8-7. Lourdes was unable to capitalize as the Cougars went on to claim a 3-1 victory.
 
Freshman Garrett Baxley (Trenton, Ohio/Edgewood) earned the start between the posts, going 54:23 and recording three saves. Fellow freshman Ali Chokr (Bint Jbail, Lebanon/Fontainebleau (La.)) played the final 35:37 of the contest and added a save for the Gray Wolf defense.
 
The Gray Wolves (2-6-1 overall, 1-2-1 WHAC) will return to the pitch on Saturday at 12 p.m. as they play the second of three consecutive road games and meet Aquinas in Grand Rapids, Michigan.