Blackmore Notches Brace; Men’s Soccer Routs Fairfield in Conference Opener

JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Saint Peter's University men's soccer team beat Fairfield University by a score of 4-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Jaroschak Field. Freshman defender Daniel Blackmore, senior forward Matt Hoyt, and sophomore midfielder Matt Ellis all scored in the victory.

Game Notes:

• It was a quick start for the Peacocks as they got on the board in the fourth minute to take a 1-0 lead. Senior midfielder Jamie Davis played the ball in from a free kick and Blackmore was there on the back post to head the ball home.
• Four minutes later, Saint Peter's capitalized on a Stag turnover. Fabian Schmid scooped up the ball and played on the ground to the far post where Hoyt was running. Hoyt took a touch with his right and slotted home with the left to take a 2-0 lead.
• In the 22nd minute, Ellis picked up the ball about 25 yards out from goal, took a few touches, and then hit a rocket that went into the goalies top left corner to give the Peacocks a 3-0 lead that would hold into halftime.
• After a fairly neutral start to the second half, it was Blackmore who scored again off of another Davis free kick to give the Peacocks a 4-0 lead in the 76th minute.
• Fairfield got on the scoresheet quickly after Blackmore's second, as the Peacocks allowed an own goal.  
• Saint Peter's had a couple of chances late to increase their lead late, but were unable to convert.

Inside the Numbers:

• Four goals is the most the Peacocks have scored in a game this season.
• Blackmore scored his first two career goals in today's game.
• Hoyt's goal was his third of the season and the fifth of his career.
• Ellis' goal was his second of the season and of his career.
• Davis' two assists moved him into a tie for sixth in career assists at Saint Peter's (19). His two assists were his sixth and seventh of the season, respectively.
• Schmid recorded his first career assist as a Peacock on Hoyt's goal.
• Junior goalkeeper Herman Wulff made three saves.
• Saint Peter's registered seven shots, four of which were on target (57%).
• Blackmore, Wulff, and senior forward Matt Hoyt were issued yellow cards.

Coach's Quotes - Julian Richens:

• Strong start to the game and we were able to finish our chances. A really hard working performance throughout the 90 minutes.

Up Next:

• The Peacocks continue conference play this Saturday, October 2nd, when they host Monmouth University with kick off scheduled for 2 p.m.

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