Box Score GENESEO, NY – The SUNY Geneseo men's soccer team won its third-consecutive game on Wednesday, Sep. 15 by defeating Alfred University, 4-0. Junior forward Ryan Hilke continued his strong fall campaign with one goal and two assists.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Knights struck early in the first half as first-year midfielder Stefen Nikolic made an impressive solo maneuver through the Saxons defense and powered a shot into the top left corner just five minutes into the action.
- Geneseo continued to impose their will offensively throughout the half, but struggled to find the back of the net and went into the locker rooms at halftime with just the 1-0 lead.
- In the second half, Alfred couldn't hold off the Knights attack any longer and surrendered three goals.
- Hilke was involved in all three plays by recording an assist on the first two goals and scoring his own in the 87th minute off a nice pass from junior forward Tyler Lewandowski.
- Senior forward Ari Samoohy and junior forward Eren Aydin scored the second and third goals for Geneseo, respectively.
QUICK FACTS
- Geneseo (3-2-1) picked up its third consecutive win over the Saxons, with the previous coming in 2014, where they also scored four goals in a 4-2 victory.
- This marked the third-consecutive game with a goal scored for Hilke.
- Junior goalkeeper Will Price made three saves as he recorded his second shutout of the season.
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Knights will return to action on Tuesday, Sep. 21 when they host No. 4 University of Rochester in a non-conference matchup.
