WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The University of Hartford men’s soccer team scored its third-straight shutout victory on Friday afternoon as sophomore forward Jeff Tryon’s second-half goal propelled the Hawks to a 1-0 result against the College of Charleston in the opening match of the Akron Tournament. Hartford concludes play in its lone tournament of the season on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. when it takes on the host-team Zips at FirstEnergy Stadium – Club Cadet Stadium.

Sophomore David MacKinnon recorded three saves in the match, including two late in second half, to help the Hawks remain unbeaten in 2014 with a 3-0-1 overall record. That mark ties the second-best start through four matches in 30 years of Division I soccer at Hartford. The Cougars dip to 2-3-0 with the setback.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Hawks applied pressure on Charleston’s back line early, opening the first 30 minutes with three scoring opportunities
• In the 10th minute, sophomore midfielder Romario Jones served a shot from inside of the box, but Brian Kilgallon was in place to make his first of three saves on the afternoon
• Senior midfielder Rohan Roye saw his shot from the top of the box skim the crossbar in the 22nd minute before classmate Omar Tall, a forward, had his attempt from the close left wing saved by Kilgallon
• Sophomore goalkeeper David MacKinnon made back-to-back saves in the 60th minute and 63rd minute to keep the match tied at 0-0
• With his seventh career goal, sophomore forward Jeff Tryon broke open a 70-minute stalemate with the eventual game-winning tally out of a scrum inside of the 18-yard box

 GOALS RUNDOWN:

• In the 70th minute, sophomore forward Jeff Tryon broke open a 0-0 stalemate and gave Hartford the advantage with his first goal of the season, capitalizing on a deflection off Charleston goalkeeper Brian Kilgallon inside of the box.  

 INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Hartford was edged by Charleston in shots, 13-12, but put four shots on target to force Cougar keeper Brian Kilgallon into action three times
• The Hawks held a 6-3 advantage in corner kicks
• Sophomore midfielder Romario Jones led the attack with three attempts, including one on goal, while Tryon joined sophomore midfielder Udi Cohen and senior forward Omar Tall with two shots apiece
• Making two stops down the final stretch for three saves, sophomore David MacKinnon picked up his third shutout of the season and improves his career total to 13

TWEETABLES (140 characters or less):

• Picking up their third-straight win, the Hawks improve to 3-0-1, marking the second-best start through four games in program history (DI)
• With SO F Jeff Tryon’s game-winner against Charleston, four different Hawks have accounted for each of the team’s four scores in 2014
• Making three saves for his third-straight shutout win, SO GK David MacKinnon now has 13 career clean sheets
• The Hawks have conceded the fewest goals through four games (1) in program history, tying the 2013 squad
• All three of Hartford’s wins in its current streak have been identical 1-0 results

 
UP NEXT:

Hartford will look for its fourth-straight win when it returns to the pitch on Sunday afternoon against the host-team Zips. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. from FirstEnergy Stadium.