MORRISVILLE, N.Y. – Fresh off clinching a spot in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) playoffs, the Plattsburgh State men's soccer team continued its unbeaten conference run with a 3-0 road victory over Morrisville on Saturday. The Cardinals dominated offensively to improve their position atop the SUNYAC East Division standings.
Plattsburgh opened the scoring in the 24th minute when senior forward Xavier Kamba (Nyack, N.Y./Nyack) delivered a cross from the top left of the box, which senior forward Tristan Laundree (Keeseville, N.Y./AuSable Valley) headed into the net to give the Cardinals a 1-0 lead. The goal marked Laundree's fifth of the season, while Kamba recorded his assist.
The Cardinals doubled their advantage early in the second half, as Kamba found the back of the net in the 47th minute. Laundree set up the goal with a headed pass into the center of the box, allowing Kamba to finish and extend the lead to 2-0. Kamba then struck again in the 62nd minute to complete his brace and cap the scoring at 3-0.
Plattsburgh controlled play throughout the contest, outshooting Morrisville 27-5 and holding a 13-1 advantage in corner kicks. The Cardinals put nine shots on target, while the Mustangs managed just three. Morrisville was held without a shot in the second half as the Cardinals secured the shutout.
With the victory, Plattsburgh improves to 8-3-3 overall and 5-0-1 in SUNYAC play, remaining unbeaten in conference action and continuing its push to finish atop the East Division standings. The Cardinals return to action Wednesday, Oct. 21, traveling to face new SUNYAC member Cobleskill as conference play continues.
