ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. – The St. Mary's College of Maryland men's soccer team kicked off action at their own Seahawk Classic Saturday afternoon (Sept. 7). St. Mary's College (1-1-1) and No. 4 Washington College (1-1-2) finished in a 0-0 tie in the Seahawks' home-opener.
How It Happened
- SMCM took the first crack at goal in the sixth minute as sophomore midfielder Christian Johnson (Silver Spring, Md./Montgomery Blair) put one on frame that was handled by Cole White.
- The Shoremen generated a couple of scoring opportunities around the 22nd minute, earning a pair of corner kicks and orchestrating three shots, twice testing sophomore Jordon Eckman (Fallston, Md./Loyola Blakefield).
- The second half witnessed back-and-forth action with neither side sustaining a consistent attack.
- Sophomore midfielder Braden Kindred (Olney, Md./Sherwood) claimed St. Mary's College's second quality attempt in the 83rd minute as Kindred sent in a low shot bottom left but White was up to the challenge once again.
- Tucker Sprano gave Washington College a good look at the goal in the 87th minute, forcing Eckman to tip the ball over the goal and give up a corner kick. The Shoremen squandered their seventh corner of the game, resulting in no shot attempts.
Inside the Box Score
- Washington College posted a 17-9 (3-2 on goal) shot advantage while edging the Seahawks, 7-5, in corner kicks.
- The Shoremen owned a greater shot margin in the first half, taking 10 shots to the hosts' four.
St. Mary's College
- Eckman collected three saves for his first shutout of the season.
- Kindred paced SMCM with three shots (one on goal) while senior forward Abdoul Anounkou (Togo/Springbrook [Md.]) took two.
Washington College
- Katim Njie fired off a team-best five shots while Sprano finished with four.
- White ended the game with two stops for his second shutout of 2024.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Sept. 8 vs. Dickinson (3-0) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 3 pm
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