UTICA — Three freshmen scored as New Paltz beat Utica/Rome, 3-0, in their SUNYAC finale on Wednesday afternoon.
Elmer Velasquez, Jon Cherry and Kyle Nielsen had first-half goals to lead the (3-12-2 overall) Hawks, who finish 3-5-1 in SUNYAC play. Freshman goalkeeper Kevin Smith made two saves for his first collegiate shutout.
New Paltz has two games remaining this season. Saturday, the Hawks host Ithaca at 2 p.m., and then next Thursday they close the 1999 campaign with a 3 p.m. home match against local rival Vassar.
COLLEGIATE MEN’S SOCCER
New Paltz 3, Utica/Rome 0
1st Half: NP – Elmer Velasquez (–) 19:08; NP – Jon Cherry (Cian O’Driscoll, Stephen Ferrara) 41:37; NP – Kyle Nielsen (–) 42:39.
2nd Half: none.
Shots on Goal: NP 21, U/R 13.
Corner Kicks: NP 2, U/R 2.
Goalie Saves: NP (Kevin Smith) 2, Utica/Rome (Pat Carter) 8.
Team Records: New Paltz 3-12-2 overall, 3-5-1 SUNYAC. Utica/Rome 1-13-2 overall, 0-9-0 SUNYAC.
