WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The St. Mary's College of Maryland men's soccer team collected their first United East Conference win of the season Saturday afternoon (Oct. 14). St. Mary's College (6-4-3, 1-1-1 UEC) came back from the home of the Little League World Series with a 3-1 win over host Penn College (6-5-3, 1-2-1 UEC).
How It Happened
- Junior forward Alex Ochman (Rockville, Md./T.S. Wootton) put the Seahawks on the scoreboard first as Ochman found the back of the net in the 19th minute for his second tally of the season.
- The Wildcats were outshot 10-1 in the first half but made the most of their one shot, netting the equalizer in 20th minute off the foot of Jimmy Friedman.
- Sophomore midfielder Jack Nelson (Ellicott City, Md./River Hill) sent St. Mary's into the break with a 2-1 advantage as Nelson slipped one past Cole Catherman at 44:59, finishing off a pass from senior defender Cooper Clendenin (Bethesda, Md./Bethesda Chevy Chase).
- St. Mary's maintained the offensive pressure in the second half, but it was Penn College who sealed the win for the Seahawks with an own goal in the 54th minute.
- The Seahawks generated two more quality scoring opportunities at 67:06 and 86:00 as midfielders Braden Kindred (Olney, Md./Sherwood) and Andrew Martinelli (Rockville, Md./Wheaton) both tested Catherman.
Inside the Box Score
- St. Mary's ended the game with an 18-4 shot advantage while the visitors doubled up Penn College, 4-2, in corner kicks.
St. Mary's College Game Notes
- First-year Zack Reed (Leonardtown, Md./Leonardtown) moved to 3-0 on the season, finishing his third career start with one save.
- Kindred paced the Seahawks with three shots.
- St. Mary's improves to 3-0 all-time against the Wildcats, outscoring them 10-2 in those matches.
Penn College Game Notes
- Catherman kept his team in the game, denying nine Seahawk shots to stay within reach.
- Four different Wildcats took a shot.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Oct. 15 vs. No. 2 Mary Washington (10-1-2) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 4 p.m.
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