TOWSON, Md. – The No. 15 University of Scranton men's soccer team remained unbeaten with a convincing 2-0 road win over Goucher College on Saturday afternoon in Landmark Conference action at Beldon Field.
The Basics
- Final Score: No. 15 Scranton 2, Goucher 0
- Records: No. 15 Scranton (8-0-3, 3-0-0 Landmark), Goucher (5-4-3, 1-2-0 Landmark)
How it Happened
- After a dominant but scoreless first half, the Royals finally broke through in the 56th minute. Drew Paxson dribbled through the heart of the Goucher midfield and unleashed a right-footed strike from 20 yards out, driving the ball into the bottom left corner to give Scranton a 1-0 lead.
- Ten minutes later, the Royals added insurance with a well-worked team goal. Paxson started the sequence with a long header forward, which was flicked on by James Mayo to the back post. Owen Barlow surged into the box and finished with a composed touch to make it 2-0.
Top Performers
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Drew Paxson – 1 goal (2nd of season)
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Owen Barlow – 1 goal (1st career goal)
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James Mayo – 1 assist (3rd of season)
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Scranton Defense – 9th shutout of the season; 0 shots on goal allowed
Inside the Box Score
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Shots: Scranton 25 (12 on goal), Goucher 3 (0 on goal)
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Corner Kicks: Scranton 7, Goucher 3
Up Next
The No. 15 Royals return to Weiss Field on Tuesday, October 7, for a non-conference matchup under the lights against Lycoming College. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM.
