SCRANTON, PA -- The No. 20 University of Scranton men's soccer team remained unbeaten with a strong 2-0 home victory over Misericordia University on Wednesday night in non-conference action at Weiss Field.
The Basics
- Final Score: No. 20 Scranton 2, Misericordia 0
- Records: Scranton (4-0-3), Misericordia (2-4-2)
How it Happened
- The Royals wasted no time asserting themselves, as Tyler Colton opened the scoring in the 10th minute with his fourth goal of the season, finishing off a perfectly placed pass from Owen Barlow.
- Scranton added to its lead in the 41st minute when Cooper Seele tallied his first career goal, slotting home a setup from Owen Potter to make it 2-0 just before the break.
- In the second half, Scranton maintained control, outshooting the Cougars 13-3 and dictating the pace of play. The back line stood strong to record the team's sixth shutout of the season.
Top Performers
Inside the Box Score
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Shots: Scranton 20 (6 on goal), Misericordia 10 (2 on goal)
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Corner Kicks: Scranton 5, Misericordia 3
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Saves: Scranton 2, Misericordia 4
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Fouls: Both teams committed 11 fouls
Up Next
- The No. 20 Royals hit the road again on Saturday, September 27, to open Landmark Conference play against Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa. Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM.
