A packed bleacher section on hand for the first home men's soccer game in St. Thomas' Division I era on Sept. 6 created a fun atmosphere. But visiting Drake spoiled the party.
The Bulldogs scored after a scramble in front of the net in the 37th minute, and DU senior goalkeeper Jared Brown made eight saves to lead the Bulldogs (3-1) past the host Tommies (0-5) by a 1-0 count.
Caden McLagan controls the ball during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Connor Aksoz slides for the ball during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Connor Aksoz controls the ball during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Connor Aksoz controls the ball during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
George Marty leaps for a header during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
George Marty kicks the ball during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
George Marty plays defense during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Jack Barry leaps for a header during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Jack Barry Kicks the ball during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Jack Barry fights for the ball during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Jack Gleckler leaps for a header in front of the net during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Jack Gleckler leaps for a header in front of the net during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Jack Gleckler plays defense during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Sam Lynch pursues the ball during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Sam Lynch leaps for a header during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Tucker Mann kicks the ball during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic field in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0. 
Tucker Mann leaps for a save during the first NCAA Division I home men’s soccer game against Drake on the south athletic fields in St. Paul on Sept. 6, 2021. Drake won the game by a final score of 1-0.
