SCRANTON, PA. – The No. 15 University of Scranton men's soccer team remained undefeated with a dominant 5–0 victory over Elizabethtown College on Saturday afternoon in Landmark Conference action at Weiss Field.

The Basics

• Final Score: No. 15 Scranton 5, Elizabethtown 0
• Records: No. 15 Scranton (9-0-3, 4-0-0 Landmark), Elizabethtown (3-6-4, 0-1-3 Landmark)

How it Happened

• Scranton opened the scoring in the 3rd minute when senior Matt Capretto finished a low cross from Dean Finan to give the Royals an early 1–0 lead.
• Just eight minutes later, Drew Paxson doubled the advantage in the 11th minute. After a shot from Preston Rushmore was deflected by the keeper, Paxson reacted quickly and buried the rebound for his third goal of the season.
• The Royals added a third just before the break in the 45th minute, as sophomore Luke Roberto headed home a cross from Lucas Patino for his first of the season.
• In the 60th minute, Capretto notched his second of the day and fourth of the year, finishing a through ball from Rushmore.
• Just two minutes later, James Mayo headed in a service on a corner from Alex Kozdron to cap the scoring at 5–0.

Top Performers

• Matt Capretto – 2 goals (3rd and 4th of season), including game-winner

• Drew Paxson – 1 goal (rebound finish)

• Preston Rushmore – 2 assists

• Luke Roberto – First goal of the season (header)

• James Mayo – 3rd goal of the season (header)

• Scranton Defense – Allowed just one shot; recorded 11th shutout of the season

Inside the Box Score

• Shots: Scranton 22 (9 on goal), Elizabethtown 1 (0 on goal)

• Corner Kicks: Scranton 9, Elizabethtown 2

Up Next

• The No. 15 Royals return to Weiss Field on Tuesday, October 14, for a Landmark Conference matchup under the lights against Moravian University.