CASTINE--Less than 24 hours after losing in a shutout at North Atlantic Conference leader Thomas College, the Maine Maritime Academy men's soccer team returned home and rebounded in a big way on Saturday by blanking local rival Husson University, 2-0, at Ritchie Field. The host Mariners improve to 4-5-1 overall and 3-3 in the NAC East Division, while the Eagles drop to 5-4-1 on the season and 2-3 in the NAC-East.
MMA Highlights
- Sophomore James Baur scored both of the Mariners goals for his second multi-goal game this fall.
- Classmate Reagan Moynihan recorded eight saves for this third shutout (he also has a combined ShO).
- Gabriel Toledo, also a sophomore, had three shots on goal among five total to pace the squad.
HU Highlights
- Mario Alvarez posted game highs of six shots and three on goal.
How It Happened
- After a scoreless first half, Maine Maritime scored the only goal it would need in the 63rd minute when Baur took advantage of a misplay by the goalie outside his 18-yard box and shot the ball from over 30 yards out over the head of three HU defenders into the back of the net.
- Baur added his second tally for insurance in the 87th minute, taking a through-ball and splitting two defenders on the way to dekeing the keeper to the left.
- Maine Maritime had a 15-13 shots advantage, including a 5-3 margin in the first half.
- Both teams played physically as they combined for 33 fouls and six yellow cards.
Beyond the Boxscore
- The Mariners snap a six-game losing streak to the Eagles, who lead the all-time series, 49-20-6.
- The shutout over Husson is MMA's first since 2019.
- Baur already has two multi-goal games this season after scoring no goals as a freshman.
Next Up
- Maine Maritime continues its five-game homestand next Saturday when NAC foe UMaine-Farmington comes to town for a noon start.