LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — The Marist University men's soccer team earned a 3-2 road victory over Rider on Saturday afternoon at Ben Cohen Field, securing its third Metro Conference win of the season.
The Red Foxes improve to 5-3-5 overall and 3-2-2 in Metro play, while the Broncs fall to 7-4-3 overall and 3-3-2 in conference play.
- Freshman Seth Hadeed opened the scoring in the 28th minute, netting his first collegiate goal off an assist from sophomore William Salivonchik.
- Rider equalized from the penalty spot in the 29th minute, but Marist quickly regained the lead. Junior Evan Marques scored his first goal of the season in the 31st minute off an assist from sophomore Ronan Hogg to put the Red Foxes ahead 2-1.
- Rider pulled level again in the 55th minute when Chiemeka Azurunwa scored off an assist from Drew Heil.
- Salivonchik delivered the game-winning goal in the 67th minute to give Marist a 3-2 lead.
- Rider was reduced to 10 men following a red card in the 82nd minute, and the Red Foxes held on to secure the road victory.
- Hadeed scored his first collegiate goal.
- Salivonchik recorded a goal and an assist, including the game-winner.
- Marques scored his first goal of the season.
- Hogg recorded his fourth assist of the season.
- Junior goalkeeper Alex Murania made eight saves.
- Marist outshot Rider 22-17 and held a 13-10 advantage in shots on goal. Both teams recorded five corner kicks.
- The Red Foxes return home to host Saint Peter's on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for a Kid's Day game at 11 a.m. inside Tenney Stadium.