YORK, PA – The York College men's soccer team put together their best performance of the year as they downed Susquehanna University 4-1 in non-conference play on Saturday in York. The Spartans improve to 2-0 on Saturday's and improve to 1-1-1 at home with the win.
 
Score: York 4, Susquehanna 1
Records: York 2-1-1, Susquehanna 1-3
 
How It Happened
• The Spartans struck early as Matt Zeiders hit a corner kick from the left corner. He hit a low shot that scooted past a swarm of players in front and snuck inside the far right post for the goal. The goal came in the ninth minute and was his first collegiate goal.
• York's second goal came in the 31^st minute as Noah Roche collected the ball along the left wing on a great touch from Drew Ruehlicke. Roche sprinted past a River Hawks defender and carried the ball towards the outside of the box. He struck a brilliant cross to Sean Metz who one-timed the ball back inside the far left post for the 2-0 Spartan lead.
• The Spartans held a slight 8-6 edge in first half shots while they had a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks in the opening 45 minutes of play.
• York made the score 3-0 in the 67^th minute as Roche took a midfield pass from Ryan McElwain and made a great run down the left wing. He spotted McClain Smith who was sprinting down the center of the field. Roche flipped a pass to Smith who tapped home the finish for the goal, his first of the year.
• Less than ten minutes later, the Spartans struck again and again Roche was involved. Roche again drove the ball down the field left of the box. He fired a pass to the middle to Ruehlicke who hit the ball that was saved by goalie Gerrit Stech. The ball popped up in front of the net and Metz finished off the chance with a tap in goal, his second of the day.
• The River Hawks spoiled the shutout with 29 seconds left in regulation. York turned the ball over deep in their defensive zone. Owen Healey collected the loose ball, dribbled to the left and finished the shot across the goal mouth for Susquehanna's tally.
 
Spartan Leaders
Sean Metz: 2 goals, 3 shots on goal
McClain Smith: 1 goal, 2 shots on goal
Matt Zeiders: 1 goal, 1 shot on goal
Noah Roche: 2 assists, 1 shot
Drew Ruehlicke: 1 assist, 1 shot on goal
Brady Bixler: 90 minutes played, 1 goal allowed, 3 saves
 
Spartan Notes
York improves to 26-9-4 all-time against Susquehanna as the Spartans have won four straight in the series … York improves to 2-0 on Saturdays in 2021 … the four goals are the most York has scored since October 5, 2019 when the Green and White dropped seven goals on Southern Virginia at Graham Field … York has outscored their four opponents 7-4 but have been outshot 52-39 for the year … Sean Metz is the first Spartan with multiple goals since Zion Friday netted a natural hat trick in the win over Southern Virginia.
 
Up Next
The Spartans head on the road for two games next week. They begin the road swing on Wednesday as they head to St. Mary's City, Maryland to face former Capital Athletic Conference foe St. Mary's in a non-conference contest. Kick off from St. Mary's City is set for 7:00 pm on Wednesday.