NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The RPI men's soccer team turned in a dominant performance in a 3-0 non-conference victory over MCLA at Shewcraft Field.
Matt Schlotterbeck scored twice for the Engineers, while the RPI defense limited the Trailblazers to four total shots as the Engineers improved to 6-5-3 on the season.
RPI controlled play from the opening whistle and broke through in the 15th minute. After earning its second corner kick of the contest, Schlotterbeck converted the ensuing pressure for his first goal of the season and a 1-0 Engineers advantage.
Harrison Brownlow continued to threaten throughout the opening half, putting two shots on goal as RPI carried the one-goal lead into halftime.
The Engineers continued to dictate play after the break and doubled their lead in the 62nd minute.
Joshua Jardenprovided the setup for Schlotterbeck, who finished his second goal of the contest to give RPI a 2-0 advantage. Schlotterbeck finished the night with a team-high six shots, including two on goal.
RPI continued to generate opportunities throughout the closing stages before
Kedy Nana capped the scoring in the 87th minute. Nana converted a penalty kick for his first goal of the season, pushing the Engineers' advantage to 3-0.
The Engineers finished with a commanding 25-4 advantage in total shots and a 12-1 edge in corner kicks. In addition to Schlotterbeck's six attempts, Brownlow and
Henry Drapkin recorded three shots apiece, while Jarden added three shots and an assist. RPI put seven attempts on goal while holding MCLA without a shot on target.
Noah Churchill handled the opening 74-plus minutes in goal before
Harry Sullivan closed out the contest. The duo combined for the shutout as the Engineers earned their sixth victory of the season.
