OWINGS MILLS, MD – The York College men's soccer squad picked up three important conference points with a 4-0 win at Stevenson University on Tuesday night in Owings Mills, MD. The win clinches a berth in next week's MAC Commonwealth tournament and a Saturday victory will clinch the second seed in the tournament for the Spartans.
The Spartans notched a first half goal and then put the game away with three second half goals.
York improves to 12-1-5 overall and 4-1-1 in the conference. They have 13 points and currently sit second behind Messiah who has already clinched the top seed. Stevenson falls to 3-9-6 overall and 1-3-2 in the conference as they have been eliminated from tournament qualification.
 
How It Happened
• The Spartans struck early as they were fouled on their offensive side of midfield. Matt Zeiders hit beautiful service to Gavin Bealer just outside the left of the box. Bealer hit a half volley that was headed home by Dermot Williamson for the 1-0 lead just 6:21 into the game.
• The Green and White had some other chances in the first half but would settle for the 1-0 lead at the half. They out-shot the Mustangs 9-6 overall and 6-3 in shots on goal. York had a slight 2-1 margin in corner kicks in the opening 45 minutes of play.
• The Spartans added to the lead with 22 minutes left in regulation as Shaun Apsley ripped a shot that was saved by Mustang goalie Nolen Olson-Warwick but the rebound went right to the foot of Ricky Cicmanec who finished off the chance for his third goal of the year.
• Less than ten minutes later, the Spartans added to the lead as a pair of freshmen combined for a nice goal. Aiden Hall collected a throw in along the far sideline. He carried the ball into the Spartans offensive third before sliding a pass to Colin Findlay who one-timed a shot into the back of the net for the 3-0 lead.
• The fourth Spartan goal was pretty as junior defender Owen Henderlite collected a failed Mustang clear. He carried the ball towards the box, beating a pair of defenders before unleashing a bomb into the upper right 90 for the goal with 5:45 left in the game.
• The Spartans finished the game out shooting Stevenson 21-12 including 14-4 in shots on goal. York had an 8-2 bulge in corner kicks while the Spartans were whistled for off sides twice.
 
Spartan Notes
York improves to 25-2-4 all-time against the Mustangs as York has won four straight in the series … the Spartans tied their highest offensive output for the season in the win as they had four goals and three assists for 11 points … the Spartans' 14 shots on goal were a new season-high and they have 25 shots on goal in their last two games … York has now outscored their opponents 35-14 for the year … the shutout was York's eighth of the year … York lowered their season goals against average to 0.78 … senior Dermot Williamson recorded his fourth goal of the season and his eighth career goal in the win … sophomore Ricky Cicmanec notched his third goal of the year and of his Spartan career … freshman Colin Findlay recorded his second goal in the last three games … junior Owen Henderlite scored his third goal of the year and second in as many games for the Green and White … Jake Bono played 86 minutes in in goal as he recorded four saves in picking up his 11^th win of the year … Chase Broughman played the final four minutes of the game to preserve the shutout … the Spartans have now won 12 games for the first time since they went 19-3-1 in the 2013 campaign.
 
Up Next
The Spartans conclude their 2024 regular season on Saturday afternoon in York as they welcome Hood College to Graham Field. The Spartans will recognize their 16 seniors prior to the match which is slated for a 3:00 pm start.