NEW PALTZ — Mike Wisnowski’s goal 14 minutes into the contest held up as the game-winner as Rensselaer defeated New Paltz, 2-0, in men’s soccer on Tuesday afternoon at Alumni Field.
Andrey Oks added a goal late in the contest as Rensselaer, which is listed in the latest NSCAA/Adidas Northeast Region Poll, improved to 5-3-1. Backup goalkeeper Kenny Guzzardo made three saves for the Red Hawks after starter Marc Salmin left the game with a knee injury with a minute remaining in the first half.
New Paltz netminder Kevin Smith, meanwhile, made 11 saves to help keep the (1-10-2) Hawks, who were edged 17-11 on shots, in the contest.
The Hawks remain home to face Cortland at 4 p.m. on Friday.
COLLEGIATE MEN’S SOCCER
Rensselaer 2, New Paltz 0
Rensselaer 1-1–2 New Paltz 0-0–0
1st Half: R – Mike Wisnowski (Brad Irwin) 14:11. 2nd Half: R – Andrey Oks (Nicholas Karistinos) 87:33. Shots on Goal: R 17, NP 11. Corner Kicks: R 6, NP 1. Goalie Saves: R (Marc Salmin – 44 mins., faced six shots, 0 saves, 0 GA, Kenny Guzzardo – 46 mins., faced five shots, three saves, 0 GA) 3, NP (Kevin Smith) 11. Team Records: Rensselaer 5-3-1, New Paltz 1-10-2.
