The Basics
Score: Roberts Wesleyan 2 – St. Thomas Aquinas 1
Records: Roberts Wesleyan 3-2-1, 2-0-0 ECC | St. Thomas Aquinas 2-5-0, 0-2-0 ECC
Location: Spartan Field – Sparkill, N.Y.
 
SPARKILL, N.Y. – Late game heroics has been an ally for the Roberts Wesleyan men's soccer team as of late as they edged St. Thomas Aquinas in thrilling fashion this afternoon.

After trailing 1-0, the Redhawks equalized in the 85^th minute when Scott Carson chipped a shot over the Spartans' keeper. Then, in the 89^th minute, Malcolm Shaw converted a penalty kick to seal the win.

Last weekend, Roberts Wesleyan needed a pair of goals late in the game at District of Columbia as the Redhawks improve to 2-0 in the East Coast Conference.

Turning Point
In the final minute of regulation, Shaw converted the penalty kick after the St. Thomas Aquinas goalkeeper tripped up a player in the box.

Individual Leaders
- Shaw paced the Redhawks with the goal while also assisting on Carson's first goal of the season.
- John Ciavaglia was credited with eight saves in the win.

Inside the Box Score
- Roberts Wesleyan led in corner kicks, having six opportunities to the Spartans four corners.
- The Redhawks were again outshot, placing six of their 10 shots on goal.

News & Notes
- For the first time since joining the ECC, Roberts Wesleyan is 2-0 to start the conference portion of their schedule.
- The win puts the Redhawks at 3-0-1 all-time against St. Thomas Aquinas.
- Roberts Wesleyan is averaging 2.67 goals per game while holding their opponents to 1.83 goals per game.

Up Next 
The Redhawks visit Mercy this Sunday at 12 p.m.  in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
 
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