STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Jonas Bickus and
Aki Solvason each tallied goals and the Stony Brook men's soccer team started its America East slate just how it wanted with a 2-0 win at LaValle Stadium on Saturday night.
Solvason started the scoring in the 38th minute, taking down a Gabe Fernandes ball and beating two defenders before rocketing the ball into the top corner.
Bickus added a little finesse to his, dribbling to the middle before bending it with his left foot into the far netting to double the lead and ensure victory.
Vermont entered the night both undefeated and having not surrendered a goal this season but the Seawolves were able to change both en route to taking all three points in the America East opener.
STATS AND NOTES
- A two-time America East Rookie of the Week, Bickus recorded goal number three during his inaugural Seawolves campaign.
- Tonight was Aki's first multi-point game of his career, recording a goal and assist.
- Cracking double figure points for his career, Solvason now sits at 11 in his first two seasons.
- Both Gabriel Fernandes and Kori Cupid recorded their first assists of the 2021 campaign.
- Playing every minute this season, Kaiser posted clean sheet number three this season. His season goals-against average is now sitting at 0.96 for the year.
QUOTES FROM THE SEAWOLVES
"The goal in America East play is always to get three points and we did that tonight. It's always good to start like that, especially when you look at the league... every team is going to be a challenge this season. We talked about getting results at home and we were able to get one tonight. Aki and Jonas are both very good players. They both work really hard and were also a huge part in our clean sheet, as well as the goals." - head coach
Ryan Anatol.
UP NEXT
The Seawolves head up to Binghamton for a 1 p.m. matinee kickoff against the Bearcats on Saturday afternoon. They will return home the following Saturday, taking on Hartford at 6 p.m. at LaValle Stadium. The event is free and open to the public!
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