DALLAS, Pa. – First-year forward
Kevin Ayoso (Newton, N.J./Newton) netted his first two collegiate goals in his first career start as the Susquehanna University men's soccer team picked up a convincing road win Wednesday night. Susquehanna (6-11) posted a 3-1 non-conference victory over Misericordia University (6-7-4) as
Ayoso scored twice and first-year forward
Michael Morelli (Wyckoff, N.J./Don Bosco Prep) dished out his first two career assists.
Susquehanna 3, Misericordia 1
How It Happened
- Misericordia grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the ninth minute when Charles Gugel finished off a pass from Braiden Christie.
- Ayoso notched the equalizer at 21:21 as he took in a pass from Morelli for his first career goal.
- The two sides headed into halftime in a 1-1 draw. MU owned a 4-2 advantage in shots as well as a 5-3 edge in corner kicks after the first 45 minutes.
- Ayoso and Morelli joined forces once again as Ayoso put the finishing touches on another Morelli feed for a 2-1 River Hawk lead at 58:10.
- Susquehanna added an insurance goal in the 90th minute when first-year midfielder Shayne Davies (Hackettstown, N.J./Hackettstown) tallied an unassisted score for his second of the season.
Inside the Box Score
- Shots on goal were equal at four each while the Cougars finished with a 7-4 shot advantage.
- Misericordia earned seven corner kicks to the River Hawks' three.
Top Performers
- Ayoso paced the River Hawks with two goals and four points while Morelli finished with two assists.
- Sophomore goalie Kyle Speckhart (Short Hills, N.J./Millburn) made three saves in recording his second win of the season and improving to 2-3.
- Patrick Hoffman made just one save in Misericordia's second consecutive loss.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- Nov. 2 vs. Drew (6-9-2, 1-4-1 LC) – Selinsgrove, Pa. / Sassafras Field – Landmark Conference match – Senior Day – 1:00 p.m.
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