NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – In a physical, tightly contested match, The University of Scranton men's soccer team earned a 0-0 draw on the road against SUNY New Paltz on Saturday afternoon at South Turf Field.

The Basics

• Final Score: Scranton 0, SUNY New Paltz 0
• Records: Scranton (1-0-1), SUNY New Paltz (2-1-1)

How it Happened

• Neither side could find the breakthrough in a match that featured stout defending and limited clear scoring opportunities.

• Scranton managed to apply more second-half pressure, registering 8 of their 10 total shots after halftime.

• The Royals earned five corner kicks and limited New Paltz to just six total shots, including only two in the second half.

• Scranton pushed a for a late game-winner in the final minutes but weren't able to convert.

Top Performers

• Charlie Smith recorded three saves for his second shutout of the season.

• Logan Campbell, Drew Paxson and the Royals' defense kept New Paltz off the scoreboard despite five shots on goal.

• Scranton's offense put three shots on target in the second half during their strongest stretch of the match.

Inside the Box Score

• Scranton out shot New Paltz 10-6, with a 3-2 edge in second-half shots on goal.

• The Royals held a 5-0 advantage in corner kicks.

• Scranton committed 11 fouls to New Paltz's 16 in a physical affair.

Up Next

• The Royals return to Weiss Field on Wednesday, September 10, for their home opener against Kean University at 4:00 PM.