BEVERLY, Mass. — The Endicott men's soccer team defeated Keene State, 3-0, in Saturday afternoon non-conference action at Hempstead Stadium.
The Gulls got some early offense in the fourth minute thanks to Conor Rooney (Monroe, Conn.), who potted a one-timer off of Cole Fergusson's (South Salem, N.Y.) redirect in the box.
Just a few minutes later, Tiago Frazao (Trumbull, Conn.) and Fergusson set up a shot in transition for Matt Misiaszek (Londonderry, N.H.), who sent one into the lower left side netting to give the Gulls a 2-0 advantage (10').
The Blue and Green piled on some insurance right before the close of the half, as freshman forward Jake Pezza (North Kingstown, R.I.) beat the Owls' keeper to a through ball from Peyton Luther (Ledyard, Conn.) and tapped it home for his first career goal.
Endicott's defense was air-tight once again in the second half, as they broke up every Keene State opportunity and closed out the impressive 3-0 win. Michael McDonough (Dedham, Mass.) picked up his first career win in the strong defensive showing.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- The Gulls now hold the edge in the all-time series with a 3-0 record. They have outscored the Owls 10-3 in the three meetings.
- Endicott held Keene State to just one shot in the contest (outshot 28-1).
- Misiaszek's goal is the first of his career. He made his season debut at forward in today's match after returning from a significant knee injury last season.
- Luther registered his first career assist in the contest.
- Rooney led the charge offensively with five shots (four on goal).
- First career multi-assist game for Fergusson.
WHAT'S NEXT
Endicott (1-1-1) welcomes Plattsburgh to Hempstead Stadium tomorrow for a 1 PM kickoff. Keene State (1-2-1) travels to RPI on Wednesday, September 11 for a 3 PM contest.
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(Photo Credit - Mazzie Hinsdale '26)
