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TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's soccer team got goals from seven different student-athletes, including two from senior Jabel Prom, as RPI defeated John Jay, 8-0, in the Union College Classic. The Engineers improve to 2-0, while the Bloodhounds fall to 0-2.

RPI took the lead when sophomore Jordan Ward (Derry, NH/Pinkerton Academy) scored on a cross that he tapped inside the right post at 15:56 before Prom (Sandy Spring, MD/Sherwood) scored the next two goals within five minutes of each other late in the first half. His first came off a pass from classmate Lincoln Field (Contoocook, NH/Hopkinton) at 30:42. His second came on a rebound at 35:07. Sophomore Julian Coy (Bristow, VA/Brentsville District) scored under four minutes later and RPI led 4-0 at the half.

Rensselaer held a 23-1 advantage in shots at halftime and saw the margin increase to 43-1 by game's end. Four of RPI's second half shots found the back of the net.

In addition to Prom, sophomore Alex Papageorgis (Montclair, NJ/Montclair) and senior Ben Russell (Rochester, NY/Penfield) also had multiple points. Papageorgis had a goal and an assist and Russell picked up two assists.

Two goalies shared the shutout, including freshman Ari Baskous (Anchorage, AK/East Anchorage), who played the first 72:03 of the contest.

Rensselaer returns to action on Friday when it plays New York University at the Manhattanville Tournament. Game time is 5pm.