STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Bas Beckhoven's first career goal not only secured the Stony Brook men's soccer team a playoff spot. It paved the way for a home game on Saturday afternoon, as the freshman's ninth-minute tally gave the Seawolves all they would need on Senior Night in a 1-0 victory over UAlbany that ensured his team the four seed in the upcoming 2021 America East Playoffs.
It was a game mainly contested in the midfield, as Stony Brook outshot UAlbany 7-6 and there were only two corner kicks in the match, both to the hosts.
Junior
Edmond Kaiser was able to keep out the two shots on his goal, including a redirected attempt with just under seven minutes on the clock to keep the home team in front.
The Seawolves end the regular season at 8-6-0 and 4-4-0 in the America East, good for 12 points and a fourth-place finish.
STATS AND NOTES
- Beckhoven's tally came on his fifth career shot. He has recorded an attempt in four of his last five contests.
- Sean Towey provided the service into the box, his third assist of the season. He has a helper in two of the last four games.
- Junior Edmond Kaiser recorded clean sheet number four on the season and his first since the September 25 clash with Vermont.
- The eight wins are the most since 2018, when the program put up nine victories.
- Five home wins are tied for the most in a single season since the 2011 campaign.
QUOTES FROM THE SEAWOLVES
"I love getting three points for our team and obviously to make an impact. We wanted to have high pressure throughout the night and it definitely worked for us. Obviously, we were able to generate enough opportunities and I was able to make one count." - freshman midfielder
Bas Beckhoven.
"We feel good. I thought it was a good performance. It's always nice to keep a clean sheet as well. It was a tough, gritty performance from us and that's what we've had to do this season. We were fighting to get in on the last day and that just shows you how tight the league was this season. That's what makes it competitive and a great challenge for us night in and night out. Now it's time to prepare for Saturday." - head coach
Ryan Anatol.
UP NEXT
Stony Brook will take on UMBC in the America East Quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon at LaValle Stadium at 4 p.m. The winner of the matchup will head to No. 1 New Hampshire for a Wednesday night semifinal clash. The final is currently slated for the weekend of November 13 and 14 at the highest seed remaining.
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