HOBOKEN, N.J. (September 13, 2015) –Stevens Institute of Technology men's soccer senior Colin Phillips connected on the game-winning goal late in the second half Sunday, to lead the No. 21 Ducks to a 1-0 win over No. 15 Muhlenberg College

After a Muhlenberg foul, Phillips sent a free-kick curving past the goalie for the score in the 83rd minute. With the win, Stevens moved to 3-1, while Muhlenberg dropped to 1-3.

As a team, the Ducks tallied 11 shots to the Mules three while recording five more corner kicks. Junior Mike Renna made one save in net for his 12th career shutout. 

Defense dominated on both sides of the match with the first shot of the game coming in the 30th minute from senior Harrison Kane. Phillips unleashed one of his own five minutes later before Muhlenberg keeper Jordan Schreer made the save to keep the game scoreless.

The Ducks last opportunity of the half came in 41st minute off a shot from senior Joe Cellitti, however like Kane's before him, the ball sailed high over the net. Despite the scoring drought though, the Ducks defense held the Mules shot-less while only allowing one corner-kick in the first half.

The deadlock continued through the start of the second before the Ducks ripped-off a trio of shots in the 78th minute that failed to reach the back of the net. Muhlenberg answered with pressure of its own, however Stevens extinguished the threat, leading to the go-ahead goal in the 82nd minute for Phillips. 

The Mules were able to respond to the deficit with a header in the 88th minute, however Renna easily corralled the slow-moving ball to preserve the win.

The Ducks will return to the pitch Wednesday with a 4 p.m. match at Vassar College.

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