STONE RIDGE, NY – Coming off of a 7-0 victory in their conference opener against Dutchess Community College, SUNY Ulster men's soccer team traveled to Garden City, NY on Tuesday to take on non-conference opponent Nassau Community College Lions, where they would defeat the Lions by a score of 3-1.

Erick Alvarez would score the only goal of the first half at the 17:00 mark, assisted by Anthony Murcia. Javier Rodriguez would pick up where Alvarez left off, scoring two goals in the second half at the 52:00 and 90:00 marks. The Lions only score for the contest came at the 83:00 mark.
 
The two goals scored by Rodriguez gives him 11 total on the season, making him tied for second overall in NJCAA Division 2.
 
"Another big time performance from Javi up top and an equally big performance from our keeper Cody Baker, who made a point blank save in the 85^th minute to secure our lead," said head coach Jamal Lis-Simmons.
 
The Senators held the advantage over the Lions in total shots 12 to 9, shots on goal 8 to 5, and saves 4 to 1. The Lions finished with 8 corners to the Senators 4.
 
"It was a hard fought scrappy game," said Lis-Simmons. "It's always difficult to go on the road and win, especially against a tough opponent like Nassau, but our guys showed great character and resolve through the match and we're excited to come home with a big road win."
 
The Senators will travel to Middletown, NY on Thursday, September 15 to take on conference opponent Orange County Community College. Kickoff for that contest is 4 p.m. Senators are then back at home this Saturday, as they take on Monroe Express at Rondout Valley High School. Start time for that contest is 1 p.m.