SCRANTON, PA — The University of Scranton men's soccer team earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against No. 9 SUNY Cortland on Saturday afternoon at Weiss Field in a tightly contested non-conference matchup.
The Basics
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Final Score: Scranton 0, No. 9 SUNY Cortland 0
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Records: Scranton (3-0-3), Cortland (5-1-2)
How it Happened
- Scranton stood tall against one of the top teams in the nation, playing a disciplined 90 minutes defensively while creating a handful of scoring opportunities of their own.
- Charlie Smith was solid in net, turning away all three shots on goal from the Red Dragons to record his fourth clean sheet of the season.
- Cortland had spells of possession throughout, but the Scranton back line — anchored by Drew Paxson and Logan Campbell — held firm, limiting high-percentage looks and disrupting counterattacks.
Top Performers
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Charlie Smith – 3 saves to secure the shutout
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Defensive Unit – Held No. 9 Cortland scoreless, limiting them to just 7 shots
Inside the Box Score
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Shots: Scranton 8 (3 on goal), Cortland 7 (3 on goal)
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Corner Kicks: Scranton 3, Cortland 5
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Saves: Scranton 3, Cortland 3
Up Next
- The Royals return to Weiss Field on Wednesday, September 24, for a non-conference match against Misericordia. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.
