WASHINGTON, D.C. – First-year defender Xavier Lewis' (Severn, Md./Old Mill) first collegiate goal came just in time as the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's soccer team squeaked out a United East Conference win Wednesday night (Oct. 5). St. Mary's College (8-1-4, 5-0-0 UEC) edged Gallaudet University (3-6-1, 1-3 UEC), 1-0, to extend its unbeaten streak to 11 (8-0-3).
 
How It Happened

• Following a scoreless first half which featured a combined total of eight shots, the Seahawks upped their offensive pressure and posted a 10-4 shot advantage in the second half.
• St. Mary's finally broke through in the 86th minute when Lewis headed in a corner kick by junior forward Jason Caro (Lanham, Md./Good Counsel).

 
Inside the Box Score

• St. Mary's ended the contest with a 14-8 shot advantage while edging the Bison, 4-3, in corner kicks.

 
St. Mary's College Game Notes

• This is Lewis' first goal as a Seahawk.
• Caro now leads the team and the conference with seven assists.
• Junior Matt Kopsidas (Rockville, Md./T.S. Wootton) made four saves in recording his first clean sheet of the season.
• St. Mary's received votes in this week's United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll and rank third in the Region IV poll.
• Since 2001, the Seahawks have won 12 straight against Gallaudet.

 
Gallaudet Game Notes

• Bode Aggas, this week's United Defensive Player of the Week, finished with five saves as the Bison lost their second straight game.

 
Up Next for the Seahawks

• Oct. 8 vs. Penn State Abington (6-4-2, 3-1-0 UEC) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – Gold Rush Game – 3:30 p.m.

 
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