The University of Scranton men's soccer team battled No. 5 Rowan University to a scoreless draw in a defensive battle Wednesday evening at the Rowan Soccer Complex in Glassboro, NJ.
The Basics
- Final Score: No. 9 Scranton - 0, No. 5 Rowan - 0
- Records: No. 9 Scranton (3-0-2), No. 5 Rowan (4-0-1)
How It Happened
- Both teams looked strong defensively, with No. 9 Scranton out-shooting No. 5 Rowan 5-3 in the first half despite the stout back lines.
- Rowan's best first-half chance came in the 31st minute, when DJ Mosley's shot was turned away by Justin Scavalla.
- Scranton nearly broke through in the 39th minute on a shot from Owen Potter that Mike Moore saved.
- Rowan came out firing to open the second half, as Tanner Grozinski forced a save from Scavalla in the 47th minute and fired another shot wide in the 49th.
- Scranton's best look of the second half came in the 76th minute, when Kozdron's shot was denied by Moore.
- Neither ranked side could find the breakthrough, as Scranton and Rowan finished level at 6 shots apiece, with each side managing 2 on goal.
Top Performers
- Alex Kozdron led the Royals with two shots, including one on goal.
- Justin Scavalla made 2 saves in a full 90 minutes in goal for Scranton, his third shutout of the year.
Team Stats
- Shots were tied at 6-6 (2-2 on goal).
- Rowan held the edge in corner kicks, 7-4.
- Scranton was whistled for more fouls, 11-7.
Up Next
- Scranton will travel to No. 7 Cortland on Saturday, Sept. 19 for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff.
