NYU 2 Rochester 0The New York University men's soccer team shutout the University of Rochester 2-0 in its University Athletic Association (UAA) opener on Saturday, October 4, at Gaelic Park in Riverdale, NY.
Ryan Cerqueria netted the game's first goal in the 52nd minute, while
Liam Stimpson scored NYU's insurance goal in the 55th minute for the Violets' victory.
NYU improved to 9-1-0 overall and 1-0-0 in the UAA. This was also the Violets' third straight win.
HIGHLIGHTS:- Cerquera's goal was the first of his career and gave NYU it first UAA victory of the season.
- Stimpson's goal was his team-leading sixth of the season. He has now scored four goals in the last two games for NYU, following up his hat-trick vs. Farmingdale State College with another goal against the Yellowjackets on Saturday.
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Lucas Doucette recorded a season-best eight saves en route to his third shutout of the season. The sophomore keeper is now 6-1-0 on the season.
The Violets will return to the pitch when they travel to Jersey City, NJ, to face New Jersey City University on Tuesday, October 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 pm.
