GENESEO, NY: The SUNY Geneseo men's soccer team extended its win streak to six with a 2-0 victory over Houghton. Aidan Lodie scored both goals for the Knights, helping Geneseo improve to 8-2 in conference play and 11-4-1 overall.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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Aidan Lodie put the Knights on the board in the 11th minute. Ali Shabani disrupted Houghton's attempt to clear the ball, allowing Franco Visone to collect possession and find Lodie in the box. Lodie finished with a chip over the advancing goalkeeper to give Geneseo the early lead.
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Lodie struck again in the 28th minute, collecting a ball in the air and tapping it past the goalkeeper off an assist from Amir Bonseu. The Knights carried their two-goal advantage into halftime.
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Houghton increased the pressure in the second half, but Geneseo's defense held firm to preserve the shutout and secure the 2-0 victory.
QUICK FACTS:
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Aidan Lodie netted both goals for the Knights, bringing his season total to seven.
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Max Crothall recorded his sixth shutout of the season, facing just one shot on target.
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The Knights outshot Houghton, 11-6.
WHAT'S NEXT:
The Knights will host St. John Fisher in their final regular-season game on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m.
