PITTSFORD, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher University men's soccer team were at home on Saturday for an Empire 8 matchup against Elmira College. The two teams were competitive with one another, but it was the Cardinals that were able to secure the 2-0 victory and snap their three-game winless streak. They now hold a record of 3-4-2 and are 2-1 in Empire 8 contests, while the Soaring Eagles move to 6-3-1 and 0-2 in conference play.
 
Neither team fired a shot in the opening 13 minutes of action, and it was Parker Hotchkiss and Jackson Bishop who got the offense started with two shots. The attempts kept coming through the first portion of the first frame, and eventually it was Matt Gentile who converted a well-placed pass by Riley Rease for the first goal of the afternoon. 
 
As the second half proceeded, the Cardinals searched for their second goal. Hotchkiss fired two more shots, one of which was on goal, and Fisher had a few corner kick changes as well. In the 59th minute, the additional score hit the back of the net off of the foot of Bishop on an assist by Stephen Guidi. The Cardinal defense was able to hold on for the win and shut out the opposition thanks to four saves by Jadon Schlierf. 
 
Fisher continues their run of conference games with a road match at Utica University. The contest is scheduled for a 12 p.m. start on Saturday, Oct. 8. 
 
Stay up-to-date with the latest news, scores, highlights and more by downloading the official mobile app for Fisher Athletics. Just search SJF Athletics in the App Store or on Google Play and download today for free.  Follow the Cardinals on social media for more! Twitter | Instagram