Oct. 2, 2002

Final Stats

Stony Brook, N.Y. - The Stony Brook men's soccer team used two second-half goals to earn a 2-0 non-conference victory over Marist at Seawolves Stadium on Wednesday evening.

The Seawolves (1-8-1) started their offensive attack right after kickoff and controlled the tempo for much of the early-going, out-shooting Marist 7-2 in the first half. However, the Red Foxes (1-6) started to come alive and began an attack of their own. But both teams came up empty, and the game remained scoreless heading into halftime.

Eleven minutes into the second period, Stony Brook finally capitalized on one of its chances. With several Seawolves crowding the Marist goal, sophomore Rob Yturraspe managed to collect a deflection and pass it to sophomore Josh Allen, who slipped the ball past Marist keeper Mike Valenti. It was Allen's first career goal as a Seawolf.

With Stony Brook protecting a 1-0 lead, the Seawolves were dealt an unfortunate blow in the 75th minute when defender Chris Scarpati received his second yellow card and was ejected from the game. Despite playing a man-down, Stony Brook added to its lead just three minutes later. With senior Kevin Cameron streaking towards the goal on a breakaway, a Marist defender fouled him in the penalty area. Sophomore Chris Musinski's penalty kick sailed past the outstretched arms of Valenti and into the upper left corner of the net in the 78th minute. Stony Brook held Marist at bay to earn its first victory of the season.

Stony Brook goalkeeper Dan Ferrin finished with seven saves, while Valenti had five for the Red Foxes.

The Seawolves return to action on Saturday, Oct. 5, when they face America East Conference foe Hartford on the road. Kickoff is 7 p.m.