WORCESTER, Mass. – Senior forward
James Ferraro tallied a goal and an assist, as the Holy Cross men's soccer team defeated Army West Point 3-0 at the Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium. The Crusaders improve to 2-6-6 overall and 1-2-3 in the Patriot League, while the Black Knights fall to 1-7-3 on the season and 0-5-0 in the conference.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• Ferraro opened the scoring in the third minute, when he one-timed the ball inside the left post from 22 yards out.
• The Crusaders increased their lead to 2-0 in the 34th minute, as sophomore forward
Jack Fiedler headed in a cross from junior midfielder
Owen Everett.
• In the 73rd minute, sophomore forward
Archie Hatcher volleyed in a pass from sophomore midfielder
Liam Heneghan to conclude the scoring.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
• Sophomore goalkeeper
John W. Smith Jr. picked up the first shutout of his collegiate career, while making two saves.
• Both teams attempted 12 shots on the afternoon, while Army held a narrow 3-2 advantage in corner kicks.
• With the win, the Crusaders move up to seventh place in the Patriot League standings, just one point out of playoff position.
NEXT UP:
• Holy Cross returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 24, when it travels to Colgate for a 5 p.m. game.
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