HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – Elliot Tillinghast scored his first career goal as the Centenary University men's soccer team earned a commanding 4-0 victory over Pratt Institute Wednesday afternoon at J.E. Reeves Jr. Field. The Cyclones picked up their first Atlantic East Conference victory of the season behind a strong offensive performance and a shutout from Jimmy Curran.
Centenary controlled much of the opening half, creating several scoring opportunities. Shane Gambarony and Aedan Dorwart each registered early shots, while the Cyclones continued to apply pressure throughout the period.
The Cyclones broke through in the 43rd minute when Sean Quinones found the back of the net off assists from Gambarony and Bryant Morales. The goal marked Quinones' second of the season and gave Centenary a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime. After a scoreless stretch to begin the second half, Centenary's offense came alive in the final 20 minutes. Dorwart doubled the Cyclones' lead in the 75th minute, finishing a pass from Gambarony to make it 2-0.
Just 43 seconds later, Tillinghast delivered a memorable moment, scoring his first collegiate goal off an assist from Nicholas Mustacchio to extend the advantage to 3-0.
The Cyclones added their fourth goal in the 83rd minute when Dorwart scored his second of the afternoon, this time off an assist from Tillinghast. The goal capped a strong offensive showing for Centenary and secured the 4-0 victory.
Dorwart led the Cyclones with two goals on four shots, while Tillinghast finished with a goal and an assist. Gambarony contributed two assists, and Quinones added a goal. Centenary dominated the offensive statistics, holding a 25-9 advantage in shots and an 8-1 edge in corner kicks. The Cyclones placed nine shots on goal while limiting Pratt to four.
Curran played all 90 minutes in goal, recording four saves to earn the shutout.
With the victory, Centenary improves to 4-8-2 overall and 1-2-1 in Atlantic East Conference play.
