HAMBURG, N.Y. – The Hawks Men's Soccer team earned their first win of the season today at home vs Bryant and Stratton. The visiting Bobcats outshot the Hawks in the one, however excellent goalkeeping and finishing brought Hilbert the 4-1 victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The action started early in this one as the Bobcats struck first just over six minutes in. Jason Clohesy found Aidan Byk at the top of the box for a perfectly placed shot to the right of Hilbert goalkeeper,
Logan Peck, for the 1-0 lead. The Hawks picked up the pressure after the early deficit, and eventually got the equalizer from
Jason Vullo.
Andrew Herstek's first of three assists in the game set up the Hawks' first of the game.
Herstek played
Vullo through on goal behind the Bryant and Stratton defense and the striker made no mistake, finding the back of the net for his first of the season. Despite chances on both ends, the score remained knotted at one when the whistle blew for halftime.
The Hawks brought the offense in the second 45 of the match.
Herstek found the head of
Cam Murdie on a corner kick for the 2-1 Hilbert lead three minutes into the half. The header would be the first career goal for the Hawks freshman. The playmaking continued for
Herstek as he found
Jacob Donner for his first career goal on another well delivered corner kick for the Hawks' third goal of the match. After a skillful run down the right of the pitch,
Murdie found
Carter Burke in the box for a calm finish in the bottom of the net for the Hawks' fourth goal. The Bobcats had some late-game pressure in the Hilbert end, but
Peck was perfect in the final 83 minutes of this one, saving the final six shots sent his way.
GAME NOTES
- Donner, Murdie scored their first collegiate goals.
- Herstek picked up his first three career assists.
- Burke and Vullo each added to career goal totals.
UP NEXT
The Hawks will take on Carlow at home this Saturday to begin conference play. The AMCC opener will kick off at Hawk Field at 3:15 PM, following the Women's game at 1.
