The No. 18-ranked Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men's soccer enjoyed a successful beginning to the 2004 season with a 2-1 triumph over NAIA power Columbia on Friday at Korte Stadium.
         Adam Lanter (Edwardsville) scored his first collegiate goal, a game-winner at 36:27 in the first half. Lanter's high school teammate John Matthews (Edwardsville) collected the game-winning assist.
         Columbia took the lead early as Ben Boehner scored at 8:23 on a n assist by Juan Pablo Irrera. That woke up SIUE as Tim Collico scored at 22:31 to even the score.
         SIUE's next action is Sunday when the Cougars face Christian Brothers at Korte Stadium. Game time is set for 6 p.m.
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