Men's Soccer Opens Season With Shutout Win

When and Where

September 2, 2023 – New York, NY

Result

The St. Joseph's University, New York (L.I.) men's soccer team takes down Hunter with 2-0 victory.

Records

St. Joseph's 1-0-0, Hunter 1-0-0

Top performers

• Sophomore Nick Pensavalle led SJLI with one goal and one assist, with just one shot on goal

• Sophomore Deybris Martinez-Hernandez contributed one goal scored on one shot 

• SJNY keeper Josh Lehr made two saves and secured the first clean sheet of the season

• Hunter's Matthew Heimowitz recorded six saves on eight shots faced

How it happened

• The first half remained scoreless as both teams saw plenty of scoring chances but couldn't capitalize

• Pensavalle would find the back of the net in the 65 minute off a rebound from a shot from James Dacos 

• Just two minutes later Martinez-Hernandez scored off a pass from Pensavalle to give the Golden Eagles a two score advantage 

Notes

• SJLI out shot Hunter 10-7

• The Golden Eagles held a 10-7 corner edge

• St. Joseph's picks up its first win of the season

Up next

• The Golden Eagles return to action on Sunday, September 3 when they host York College at Danzi Stadium.