GLENSIDE, Pa. (Oct. 25, 2022) – The No. 4 Stevens Institute of Technology men's soccer team shutout Arcadia University by a score of 3-0 on the road in their final MAC Freedom matchup of the season, Tuesday night. Sophomore Emerico Vespucci totaled one goal and one assist in the victory.
 
The two sides were locked up in a 0-0 tie for majority of the first half. Then in the 41st minute, Vespucci broke through for the Ducks and was assisted by senior Sean Ryan to make the score 1-0. Stevens outshot the Knights 5-4 in the opening half and senior goalkeeper Justin Cross made one save as the team headed into halftime.
 
It did not take Stevens long to double their lead in the second half. Graduate student Adam Silva found the back of the net in the 52nd minute and Vespucci was credited with the assist to make the score 2-0. 17 minutes later, the Ducks put the game on ice. Senior Emerson Kuzemka scored for the third-straight game on an unassisted effort to make the score 3-0. The Stevens back line allowed just three shots on goal in an impressive effort and helped the Ducks secure an unbeaten regular season.
 
With the win, Stevens improved to 14-0-2 overall and 7-0-1 in conference play. Arcadia fell to 8-5-5 overall and 2-3-3 in conference action.
 
Inside the Numbers

• The Ducks finished the season with 11 shutouts over 16 games and allowed just five goals all season.
• Cross earned his eighth solo shutout of the season and finished the regular season with a 13-0-2 record in net.
• Stevens has a 3-1-1 record against Arcadia dating back to 2005.

 
Up Next

• The Ducks secured the No. 1 seed in the MAC Freedom Tournament and will host a semifinal matchup on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the DeBaun Athletic Complex.