PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - The SUNY Geneseo men's soccer team took care of business on the road Saturday afternoon, defeating SUNY Plattsburgh in a crucial conference game. The Knight's victory means that Geneseo will be the six seed in the State University of New York Athletic Conference playoffs and finish 4-4-1 in conference play.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Graduate Student Tyler Lewandowski narrowly missed scoring the first goal of the game in the 8^th minute on a one-time volley crossed in from Liam Mulderig. The ball went just above the cross bar and out of play.
• Sophomore midfielder Connor Guercia blasted a shot from 40 yards out in the 37^th minute that was saved by a fully stretched out Plattsburgh goalkeeper and the game entered halftime tied 0-0.
• Geneseo defender Benjamin Sanchez scored the only goal of the game in the 66^th minute on a headed in goal assisted by Vasion Sinjari. The Knights took a short corner kick that was then crossed in by Sinjari that found Sanchez's head and was put into the back of the net.
• Geneseo's defense held strong for the rest of the contest, shutting down the Cardinals. The Knights needed a tie or a win to get into the playoffs and stellar defense helped solidify their spot in the SUNYAC playoffs.

QUICK FACTS:

• Vincent Maronski Jr. started in goal for the Knights. Maronski recorded his third shutout of the season and sixth shutout of his collegiate career.
• Benjamin Sanchez's clutch header was his first of the season and first goal as a Geneseo Knight.
• Geneseo's lockdown defense limited Plattsburgh to only one shot on goal during the contest.

WHAT'S NEXT:
Geneseo will travel to Utica on Tuesday to take on SUNY Poly at 6 p.m. This non-conference game will be the last regular season matchup before the Knights prepare for the SUNYAC playoffs.