LA PLUME, Pa. – Junior forward
Sam Santos (Columbia, Md./Oakland Mills) tallied a career-best five points in leading the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's soccer team to their fifth United East Conference victory Saturday afternoon (Oct. 11). St. Mary's College (8-5-1, 5-0-0 UEC) extended its win streak to five with a 3-1 triumph over Keystone College (2-10-0, 0-4-0 UEC) in the teams' first-ever meeting.
How It Happened
- Santos notched his first goal of the afternoon in the 14th minute when he headed in junior forward Lucas Evans' (Greenbelt, Md./South River) cross from outside the right side of the penalty box into the left side of the goal.
- The Seahawks' 1-0 lead would stand through halftime until the 47th minute when Santos struck again. This time, he one-timed a cross from the left side from senior defender Jack Nelson (Ellicott City, Md./River Hill), finishing into the lower left corner.
- Keystone avoided the shutout in the 76th minute when Lenskey Raoul put away a loose ball into the right side of the goal.
- Nelson added an insurance marker minutes later at 80:07 as Santos and sophomore midfielder Zach Blaum (Richmond, Va./Atlee) both assisted on the play.
Inside the Box Score
- SMCM posted a 28-6 shot advantage, including a 13-4 shots on goal margin.
- St. Mary's College collected an 8-3 edge in corner kicks as well.
- The Seahawks committed 10 fouls to Keystone's eight while the Giants registered the game's lone yellow card.
St. Mary's College
- Santos led the way with seven shots and two goals.
- Junior goalie Zack Reed (Leonardtown, Md./Leonardtown) made three saves to improve to 5-2 on the season.
- St. Mary's College remains alone atop of the conference team standings with 15 points.
Keystone
- Leo Arrieta paced the Giants with four shots (two on goal) while Raoul finished the team's lone goal on two shots (both on goal).
- Kolten McVean recorded 10 stops in Keystone's sixth straight loss.
Up Next for the Seahawks
- Oct. 15 at Penn State Berks (3-11-0, 2-2-0 UEC) – Reading, Pa. (Artificial Turf Athletic Field) – 5 pm
- Oct. 18 vs. Cairn (3-6-3, 2-1-1 UEC) – St. Mary's City, Md. (JLR Stadium) – 3 pm (Senior Day/Hawktoberfest)
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