Men's Soccer Blanks Anna Maria to Pick Up First GNAC Win, 3-0

PAXTON, Mass. - Emmanuel College posted a 3-0 road victory over host Anna Maria College on Wednesday evening in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action at Caparso Field.

THE BASICS:

• Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
• Score: Emmanuel 3, Anna Maria 0
• Records: Emmanuel Saints 3-4-2 (1-3-1 GNAC) | Anna Maria AMCATS 0-5-2 (0-2-2 GNAC)

HIGHLIGHTS

• The Saints' goals were scored by Alec Erskine (34'), Joey Soucy (56', assisted by Noah Alves), and Joe Anderson (88', Richie Hickson).
• With the goal, Erskine moves into a share of the Emmanuel all-time goals lead with 28 career markers, tying Christopher Clark '08 who has held the record for 14 years. The tally was also the game-winner, the 12th of his career which is the new Emmanuel program standard. 
• The AMCATS offense was kept in check by a smothering Saints Defense. The AMCATS only managed two shots with only one by freshman defender Julian Booth (Leominster, MA) being on goal.
• Goalkeeper Valter Santiago (Norwood, MA) recorded eight saves on 10 shots faced.
• EC keeper Vincent Conelli (West Hartford, Conn.) made one save to earn the shutout, his second of the season and seventh of his career. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Shots: Emmanuel 23, AMC 2
• Shots on Goal: Emmanuel 12, AMC 1
• Saves: Emmanuel 1, AMC 11
• Corners Kicks: Emmanuel 4, AMC 3

UP NEXT:

• Emmanuel returns to the pitch on Saturday, October 1 for an 11:00 AM road contest at Lasell University in more GNAC action.
• Anna Maria will be in action again the same Saturday when they host another Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) opponent, the Dean College Bulldogs, as part of Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend events. The teams will take the pitch for a 5:30 PM kickoff.

*Release content courtesy of Anna Maria College Athletic Communications office