Men's Soccer Blanks Elms 2-0

Box Score

NEW LONDON, Conn. - The Mitchell College men's soccer team earned its second straight shutout on Saturday afternoon by a 2-0 final over Elms College.

Mitchell (4-6-0 overall, 2-1-0 NECC) got two goals from junior Jaime Serrano and six saves from sophomore goalkeeper Kevin Woodford in the victory. Goalkeeper Nick Pellegrini was the standout performer for Elms (3-9-0 overall, 1-3-0 NECC). He finished with 10 saves in the contest, many of the spectacular variety.

The Mariners went on top in the 26th minute when Serrano scored from inside six yards off a deflected shot. He then added his second goal in the 43rd minute off a pass from junior Will Frohnoefer, burying a shot into the top-right corner of the goal. Serrano, who has netted three goals and two game winners in his last two games, now has five goals on the season.

Woodford made the margin stand in goal, recording his second shutout of the season. The Mariners outshot the Blazers by a 28-11 margin.

Mitchell will next play at Connecticut College on Wednesday, October 14 at 4:30 p .m.