University of Albany Men's Soccer Remains Undefeated With Win Over University of San Diego

San Diego, Calif. – Claudio Dantas recorded a goal and two assists to help lead the University at Albany men’s soccer team to a 3-0 victory over the University of San Diego at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central Soccer Tournament on Friday, Sept. 5. The Toreros entered the match with an impressive resume after tying ninth-ranked Saint Louis and suffering an overtime loss to No. 10 New Mexico.

UAlbany (3-0) found the back of the net for the first time in the 25th minute. Dantas had the ball inside the 18-yard box and fired off a shot which was deflected by goalkeeper Tommy McClain. The ball bounced back at the feet of Shaun Kane who fired it back over McClain and into the net to give the Great Danes an early lead that they would carry into halftime.

The Great Danes doubled their margin in the 57th minute after the Toreros failed to clear the ball. Dantas made a pass back to Don Johnson who placed a shot in the bottom right corner of the net for his first goal of the season.

UAlbany added an insurance goal in the 84th minute. Mikael McNamara connected with Dantas, who placed the ball past McClain low to net his fourth goal of the season on the play. The two-time junior college All-American has factored into all six of his team’s goals this season.

The Great Danes, who only allowed San Diego (0-2-1) to take two shots on goal, have now blanked two straight opponents on the road dating back to last Sunday’s 1-0 win over Robert Morris and accomplished the feat with two different goalkeepers. In addition, the club has only allowed one goal in three games this fall.

UAlbany senior goalkeeper Steward Ceus turned away the two shots he faced on net to earn his 13th career shutout and first of the season. San Diego’s McClain made one save in the match.

The Great Danes can improve to a perfect 4-0 for the first time since joining Division I in 1999 when they play at San Diego State on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The Aztecs suffered a 3-2 loss in overtime to Michigan in Friday’s tournament play.

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UAlbany (3-0) 1 2 - 3

San Diego (0-2-1) 0 0 - 0




UAlbany: Scoring – Claudio Dantas 1-2, Shaun Kane 1-0, Don Johnson 1-0, Mikael McNamara 0-1. Goalkeeping – Steward Ceus (90:00, 0 GA, 2 saves).

San Diego: Scoring – None. Goalkeeping – Tommy McClain (90:00, 3 GA, 1 save).



UAlbany 3, San Diego ) (Sep 05, 2008)