HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – The Centenary University men's soccer team fell to Marymount University, 3-0, Saturday afternoon in Atlantic East Conference action at J.E. Reeves Jr. Field.
The Cyclones looked to establish an early offensive presence, with Shane Gambarony putting a shot on goal in the seventh minute. Marymount responded with a pair of goals just over two minutes apart, as Erick Shoetter-Rojas opened the scoring in the 26th minute before Christopher Nascimento extended the Saints' advantage in the 28th minute.
Centenary continued to battle throughout the opening half, generating opportunities from Gambarony, Ander Dugarte Castillo and Aedan Dorwart, but entered halftime trailing 2-0.
The Cyclones looked to cut into the deficit early in the second half, with Sean Quinones forcing a save from the Marymount goalkeeper in the 56th minute. Centenary continued to create chances, but the Saints added an insurance goal in the 81st minute when Christopher Argueta found the back of the net to secure the victory.
Dorwart led the Cyclones offensively with four shots, while Gambarony added two. Quinones and Dugarte Castillo each recorded a shot on goal.
Marymount held a 33-8 advantage in shots and a 7-5 edge in corner kicks. Centenary goalkeeper Jimmy Curran delivered a strong performance between the posts, recording 10 saves across 90 minutes.
With the loss, the Cyclones move to 4-9-2 overall and 1-3-1 in Atlantic East Conference play.
