STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Behind a breakthrough goal from Kris Aarflot, a clutch late-game save from
Heidar Hermannsson and a finishing touch from
Ryan Farr, the Stony Brook men's soccer team (8-1-5, 3-1-2 CAA) powered past Drexel (5-7-2, 2-4-1 CAA), 2-0, on Sunday afternoon.
The Seawolves kept their momentum rolling, extending their winning streak to five matches while securing their fourth consecutive shutout in a dominant defensive performance.
After a scoreless opening 45 minutes, Stony Brook came out firing in the second half, unleashing 11 shots and breaking through in the 68th minute. Aarflot delivered the long-awaited breakthrough, finding the back of the net for his first goal of the season off an assist from
Scemar Webb to give the Seawolves a 1-0 advantage.
With the Dragons searching for a late equalizer, Hermannsson rose to the occasion when his team needed him most. In the 87th minute, Drexel's Eddie Davis fired a shot toward the top-left corner, but
Hermannsson came up with a massive save to preserve the one-goal lead and keep the shutout intact.
Less than two minutes later, Farr put the finishing touches on the victory. The sophomore found the back of the net in the 89th minute, doubling Stony Brook's advantage and sending the Seawolves to a 2-0 triumph.
Stony Brook controlled the offensive tempo throughout the contest, outshooting Drexel 16-6 and holding a commanding 10-5 advantage in corner kicks. Hermannsson finished with one save in the shutout, while Aarflot and Farr each added a goal to fuel the victory.
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NOTES AND STATS
- The Seawolves extended their winning streak to five consecutive matches.
- Stony Brook recorded its fourth consecutive shutout.
- Kris Aarflot netted his first goal of the 2026 season in the 68th minute.
- Scemar Webb tallied his first-career assist on Aarflot's game-winning goal.
- Ryan Farr added an insurance goal in the 89th minute.
- Heidar Hermannsson made a crucial save in the 87th minute to preserve Stony Brook's lead.
- The Seawolves outshot the Dragons 16-6, including an 11-5 advantage in the second half.
- Stony Brook held a 10-5 edge in corner kicks.
- The Seawolves improved to 8-1-5 overall and 3-1-2 in CAA play.
