PITTSFORD, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher men's soccer team (2-3-1) got back in the win column with a 3-0 shutout victory over SUNY Poly (4-4-0) on Wednesday night at Growney Stadium.
How It Happened
The Cardinals gained the upper hand early in the second minute after junior Alec Griswold rebounded off two consecutive deflected chances, finally leading to Griswold finding the net. Fisher carried a 1-0 lead into halftime despite SUNY Poly holding a 6-5 advantage in total shots. The teams were even with three shots on goal apiece, while the Cardinals logged four corner kicks to the Wildcats two. Goalkeeper Parker Stusek made three first-half saves to preserve the lead.
Fisher added two goals in the second half that took place within four minutes of each other, beginning with graduate senior Adam Grover's first goal of the season coming from a penalty kick. Shortly after, defenseman Michael Linder scored the first goal of his career extending the Fisher lead to 3-0. The Cardinals were efficient offensively, marking four of their six shots on goal, while SUNY Poly managed two shots on target despite holding a 7-6 edge in total shots and a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.
Fisher's defense held steady for the remainder of the match, capping off their second win of the season.
Game Notes
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Fisher improved to 3-0 all-time against SUNY Poly and has yet to allow a goal in the series. The Cardinals won the first-ever meeting 2-0 in 2024 and followed with a 1-0 victory in 2025 before tonight's 3-0 result. Fisher has now outscored SUNY Poly 6-0 across the three meetings.
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Michael Linder scored the first goal of his collegiate career.
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Griswold's goal was his second of the season, making him the first Cardinal to reach two goals in 2026.
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The three goals marked a season high for the Cardinals and their first multi-goal performance of 2026.
Up Next
The Cardinals will be on the road in Oneonta facing Hartwick College on Saturday. Fisher has won the last two matches against the Hawks.
