JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Saint Peter's University men's soccer team recorded its historic eighth consecutive conference victory on Wednesday after topping Manhattan, 2-1, in overtime at Jaroschak Field. Junior midfielder
Jordan Jowers and senior defender
Frederik Lindqvist each scored to propel the Peacocks over the Jaspers in overtime on Wednesday afternoon, with the latter netting the winner.
The victory — coupled with an Iona loss — secured the program's first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) regular season championship since 2010 and the top seed in the 2019 MAAC Soccer Championship.
Game Notes
- The two sides battled throughout an evenly-matched first half, with the Jaspers firing off nine shots to the Peacocks' eight, and both squads matching corner kick totals with three apiece.
- Jowers would give the advantage to the Peacocks in the 51st minute, receiving a beautiful feed from teammate Matt Hoyt, which the junior sent high to the back of the net to give the Peacocks a 1-0 lead early in the second half.
- However, with less than 10 minutes remaining in regulation, Manhattan's Berti Fourrier put the Jaspers on the board after collecting a loose ball inside the box at the 83rd minute mark to send the match to overtime.
- The Peacocks held their resolve, though, and in the 95th minute, Lindqvist received a double assist from teammates Jame Davis and Anton Moore, which the senior captain headed past an outstretched Jaspers goalkeeper to give the Peacocks the 2-1 victory.
- With a Saint Peter's victory and second-place Iona falling to Rider this evening, the Peacocks clinch their first regular season MAAC title since 2010.
Inside the Numbers
- The win sealed the MAAC Regular Season Title for the Peacocks, and top overall seed in the MAAC Championship, feats which have not been accomplished by the program since 2010.
- Wednesday's win marks the Peacocks' eighth conference win of the season, the most all-time by the program since the MAAC inaugural season in 1981.
- Saint Peter's continued its perfect home season on Wednesday, now standing at 5-0-0 on the season when playing in Jersey City.
- Lindqvist's goal marks the senior's second of the season and the first game-winner of 2019 for the Norweigian.
- Jowers notched his sixth goal of the season and holds the second-most team points with 17.
- Moore's helper to Jowers is the first of the season for the junior and brings his career total up to four, while Hoyt's assist is his second of the year.
- Freshman goalkeeper Herman Wulff had a spectacular showing in goal against Manhattan, tallying seven saves on strong shots from the Jaspers' offense.
Coach's Quotes - Julian Richens
- "Great team effort today against a really talented and organized team. We have worked really hard today - as we have for every minute of every game all season - and have been able to score some big goals at crucial times. Today was the same."
- "Very proud of the players for securing the regular season championship. It's a great effort and achievement."
- "We will be preparing well for Saturday's game - all season our focus quickly shifts to the next game."
Up Next
- The Peacocks remain in Jersey City for their Senior Day match against Siena on Saturday, Nov. 2, during which the team will honor lone senior Frederik Lindqvist.
