Cobleskill, NY – The SUNY Cobleskill men's soccer team picked up its first win of the season in convincing fashion on Monday afternoon, defeating VTSU-Lyndon 3-0 at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex. The victory also marked the first win for Head Coach
Steve Wieczorek at Cobleskill.
Senior forward
Spencer Reisman (Youngstown, NY) opened his scoring account for the season and finished with four shots on goal. Sophomore forward
Gavin McEnroe (Burlington Flats, NY) added his second goal of the year, while senior
Connor Fancher (Worcester, NY) remained a constant threat in the attacking third with six shots, including three on target.
Samuel Spraker (Broadalbin-Perth, NY) recorded his first assist of the season, while first-year
Jack Jewett (Delanson, NY) added his second assist of the year. First-year goalkeeper
Sean Hanrahan (Elmira, NY) earned his first win of the season and recorded his second clean sheet, making one save in the victory.
Cobleskill controlled the match from the opening whistle, outshooting Lyndon 19-3 and holding a 12-1 advantage in shots on goal. The Tigers also earned seven corner kicks to the Hornets' one. The first half was especially dominant, with Cobleskill holding a 14-0 advantage in shots and not allowing Lyndon a single attempt on target.
McEnroe opened the scoring when he got a flick on Spraker's long throw and headed it home past the goalkeeper to give the Tigers an early lead in the . Cobleskill doubled the advantage later in the half when another dangerous Spraker throw caused trouble in the box and deflected off a Lyndon player into the net for an own goal. The Tigers continued to press, with first-year forward
Isaiah Hamilton (East Longmeadow, MA/Cobleskill-Richmondville) forcing a pair of saves from the Hornets' goalkeeper late in the half.
Cobleskill stayed on the front foot after halftime and continued to dictate possession. Reisman added the third goal when Jewett found him inside the box, and the senior fired his finish into the roof of the net at the far post. The Tigers' backline remained organized throughout the second half and limited Lyndon to just one shot on goal to complete the clean sheet.
Up Next:
The Fighting Tigers return to action on Saturday, October 10, when they host SUNYAC opponent Buffalo State on Senior Day at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex.
