Sparkill, N.Y. - The St. Thomas Aquinas College Men's Soccer team opened the home portion of their 2025 schedule on Sunday by blanking crosstown rivals Dominican University, 2-0 at Spartan Field.
STAC improves to 1-1-0 on the year while Dominican falls to 0-1-1.
The Spartans received second half scoring from Jerry Tagliavia and Mika Leue, while goalkeeper Dante Muntane (W, 1-1) got his second straight start for the maroon and gold and made four saves to earn his first collegiate victory and shutout.
For the visiting Chargers, keeper David Arteaga (L, 0-1-1) stopped 10 of 12 shots faced in a losing effort.
HOW IT HAPPENED
56th Minute: A series of crisp passes by the Spartans led Christian Ferlisi to find Jerry Tagliavia for a shot that just got by a diving David Arteaga at the left post to make it 1-0 STAC.
89th Minute: In the final minute of play, a Kevon Evans shot ricocheted off of several Chargers players and right to the foot of teammate Mika Leue, who put it past a surprised Arteaga to double the lead Spartans advantage at 2-0.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- St. Thomas Aquinas outshot Dominican, 20-7 with the Spartans putting the ball on frame 12 times and the Chargers reaching the goal four times.
- STAC earned a 9-4 advantage on corner kicks over Dominican.
- Kevon Evans registered a match-high six shots, with five going on goal.
- The teams were whistled for 39 total fouls (22-17 Dominican) and nine total yellow cards (Dominican 6 & STAC 3).
UP NEXT
STAC hosts Georgian Court University on Wednesday, September 10 at Spartan Field. Kickoff between the Spartans and Lions is set for 3:00 p.m.