NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Belmont held SIUE men's soccer to just seven shots Monday, on its way to a 1-0 victory at E.S. Rose Park.

SIUE dropped to 1-2-1 with the loss. Belmont is now 2-2-0.

The Bruins took a first half lead and were content to defend in the second half, holding the Cougars to just two shots following halftime.

"We didn't create enough chances today," SIUE Head Coach Cale Wassermann said. "We were good in the buildup. Belmont was more efficient than we were and that was a big difference."

The Bruins took the lead just ahead of halftime on a short strike from AJ Chastonay following a counterattack. Tallyn Bronson hit a low cross from the right side of the box to Chastonay who was waiting at the opposite corner of the six-yard box.

"We overcommitted a bit," Wassermann said of the goal. "They sprayed a long ball to the other side of the field. Credit to Chastonay who was able to get behind and make the difference."

For the game, the Bruns outshot the Cougars 15-7 and put seven shots on frame. SIUE goalkeeper Lluís Martorell made six saves, turning away three shots in each half.

"I credit Lluís for keeping us in the game," Wassermann said. "He aired out and made a save and he gets low quickly. His strengths were exemplified today."

Including the final two games of the Spring 2021 season and preseason, SIUE had gone seven straight games without being shutout.

"We rushed things in some moments, and we were too patient in others," Wassermann added. "We never found that balance on the attack."

The Cougars now return home for a Friday night nonconference match with Kansas City.

"We'll get a chance now to see what we're made of," said Wassermann. I am looking forward to the response. This team has been extremely resilient, and we'll get another chance Friday at Korte."