Game Information
Score: Keiser 3, Thomas 2
Records: Keiser (5-3-0, 3-2-0 TSC), Thomas (3-6-1, 1-2-1 TSC)
Location: Arrigo Vecellio Field, West Palm Beach, Fla.

The Seahawks men's soccer team defeated Thomas University on Saturday afternoon in West Palm Beach by a final score of 3-2. Keiser jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first half courtesy of a goal and two assists by Amine Meski. The senior's goal was his fourth on the year, and the assists were his second and third of the season.
 
Turning Point
The turning point for the Seahawks came late in the first half as Jake Stanton scored his second goal of the year. The 42^nd minute goal by the sophomore extended the Seahawks lead to three, and ended up being the decisive goal in the contest.

How It Happened

• The Seahawks jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute on Henry Brzycki's third goal of the year.
• In the 22^nd minute, Meski blasted a rebounded shot past the keeper to extend the lead to two. The goal came off an assist by Thomas Dawson.
• On a two-on-one breakaway in the 42^nd minute, Meski sent in a pass to Stanton who extended the Seahawks lead to 3-0.
• Thomas broke through in the 71^st minute when Shem Wilson scored off a cross from the right.
• Nine minutes later, the Night Hawks scored off a rebounded save by Lee Clark to get within 3-2, but the Seahawks held on in the final minutes.

 
Game Notes

• Keiser moves to 5-2-3 overall against the Night Hawks.
• This is the first time that Keiser has defeated Thomas at home since 2006.
• This is the sixth straight game against Thomas that has been decided by a goal.
• Keiser improves to 2-0 in games that start at 11 AM.
• Meski and Brzycki had two shots apiece to pace the Keiser attack.
• Clark ended the game with six saves in goal.

 
By The Numbers
Keiser
Shots: 7
Shots on Goal: 4
Corner Kicks: 2
Saves: 6
 
Thomas
Shots: 14
Shots on Goal: 8
Corner Kicks: 10
Saves: 1

Coach's Corner
Coach Gavin Oldham said, "First half we came out really well and could have and should have put the game totally out of reach by half time. Even though we were 3-0 up it's still not enough of a lead to take your foot of the pedal. The 2nd half was a different story and we put ourselves under a little unnecessary pressure on top of Thomas's pressure so we had to grind out the victory. Although not how I wanted to win, it shows that the group have the fight and the spirit needed if that's the way the game is going."

Up Next
Keiser will have a week off until they travel down to North Miami on Saturday to take on Johnson & Wales. The kickoff is slated for 6:00 p.m.