Pluskota's Late Goal Lifts FAU Over Hartwick

Sunday, October 24

Boca Raton, FLA.

2:00 PM

Florida Atlantic

Hartwick

10/24/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

Oct. 24, 2010

Box Score

BOCA RATON, FL - The Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team extended their winning streak to three straight matches with a 1-0 victory over Hartwick College on Sunday at the FAU Soccer Stadium.

The Owls (5-6-2, 2-2-0) have now won two straight conference matches and three straight overall. FAU hasn't lost since Oct. 9 against FIU.

With just under 10 minutes remaining in the second half, T.J. Pluskota collected a deflected ball in the box and slammed one past Hartwick goalkeeper Lee Fenner to put FAU on top 1-0.

The goal for Pluskota is his first of the season and fourth overall in his career. James McCormick earned his second shutout of the season and made five saves in net.

The Hawks (2-11-2, 1-3-0) were paced on offense by Simon Greatwich, who recorded three shots, one of them on target. Fenner made three saves in net for Hartwick.

FAU will continue their season next Sunday when they travel north and continue conference play at Buffalo.

The Owls will look for their fourth consecutive victory and continue their march towards qualifying for the MAC Tournament.