Mariners Honor Seniors And Earn Another Win

Kings Point, N.Y. — The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy soccer team won its 12th straight game with a dominate 3-1 victory over Landmark Conference opponent Moravian. The Mariners outshot the Greyhounds 15-11. Three different Mariners netted a goal in the victory.

The Mariners improve to 12-1 overall and 4-0 in the Landmark Conference while Moravian falls to 3-8-2 overall and 1-2 in the Landmark Conference.

The Mariners put the pressure on the Greyhounds early with a goal by senior Ryan Hadley. At the 2:08 mark, Hadley received a pass from Josh Reicks and took one touch to place it past the Moravian goalkeeper. In the 17th minute of the game, the Mariners would take a 2-0 lead with continued pressure on the Greyhounds keeper. Junior Lane Gould fired a shot from 40 yards out and with perfect placement found the back of the left upper 90 corner for the goal. USMMA continued to push as they netted their third goal of the half in the 31st minute. Clint Foster chipped a pass over the Moravian defenders to Jonathan Espinoza. Espinoza then took one dribble and finished the goal from 15 yards out to put USMMA up 3-0 before the half.

Only one goal was scored in the second half and that came off the foot of the Greyhounds. Taylor Molinaro took a low shot from the right side and placed in the left lower 90 corner for the Greyhounds only goal of the game, 3-1.

The Mariners and the Greyhounds each used two different goalkeepers in the game. Gary Poulin played the first 45 minutes for the Mariners and recorded two saves and did not allow any goals while Taylor Junco allowed just one goal in the second 45 minutes. Tim Dollarton got the start for the Greyhounds and allowed three goals with one save while Bryant White recorded five saves and was able to shutout the Mariners second string.

The Mariners return to action on Wednesday, October 14th when they host CCNY. Game time is slated for 7:45 pm.

Story provided by USMMA Sports Information