New Paltz Tames Wildcats In Men’s Soccer

NEW PALTZ — Mario Lavacca scored three goals, including two in the first half, to help pace New Paltz past Utica/Rome, 4-0, in SUNYAC men’s soccer on a soggy Wednesday afternoon.

Olu Osinowo tallied the (4-12 overall, 4-5 SUNYAC) Hawks’ other goal in the contest, which was dominated by New Paltz, 23-4, on shots. Freshman goalkeeper Michael Vaughan-Cherubin made two saves to record his first collegiate shutout.

Ed Snyder III provided three of the (1-13 overall, 0-9 SUNYAC) Wildcats’ four shots.

New Paltz returns to action at 11 a.m. Saturday, when it hosts local rival Mount St. Mary.

COLLEGIATE MEN’S SOCCER

New Paltz 4, Utica/Rome 0

First Half: NP – Mario Lavacca (–) 17th minute; NP – Mario Lavacca (–) 25th minute; Olu Osinowo (Brian Hanley) 27th minute.

Second Half: NP – Mario Lavacca (–) 73rd minute.

Shots on Goal: U/R 4, NP 23.

Corner Kicks: U/R 2, NP 8.

Goalie Saves: U/R (Dave Kunath) 8, NP (Michael Vaughan-Cherubin) 2.

Team Records: Utica/Rome 1-13-0 overall, 0-9 SUNYAC; New Paltz 4-12-0 overall, 4-5 SUNYAC.