NEW PALTZ — Adam O’Shea’s goal just 1:04 into the contest was the difference as SUNY Plattsburgh defeated SUNY New Paltz, 5-0, in both teams’ State University of New York Athletic Conference opener on Friday afternoon.
Eddie Eck had three assists to help lead the defending SUNYAC champion (6-0, 1-0 SUNYAC) Cardinals, which are currently ranked 13th nationally, to the victory. New Paltz (0-6, 0-1 SUNYAC), meanwhile, trailed just 2-0 at the half, but was held scoreless by Plattsburgh netminder John Schraner, who made six saves.
New Paltz returns to action with a home match against Potsdam tomorrow at 1 p.m.
COLLEGIATE MEN’S SOCCER
Plattsburgh 5, New Paltz 0
First Half: P – Adam O’Shea (Eddie Eck) 1:04; P – Craig Hettinger (Eddie Eck) 30:22.
Second Half: P – Marc Hinds (Eddie Eck/Dominic Salemi) 45:43; P – Brian McGrane (Dominick Salemi) 48:55; P – Paul Connelly (Patrick Connors) 83:21.
Shots on Goal: P 13, NP 8.
Corner Kicks: P 6, NP 0.
Goalie Saves: P (John Schraner) 6, NP (Kevin Smith) 3.
Team Records: Plattsburgh 6-0-0, 1-0-0 SUNYAC; New Paltz 0-6-0 overall, 0-1-0 SUNYAC.
