Ave Maria (FL) defeated Florida Poly 2-0 Saturday in Ave Maria, Fla., improving to 6-2 overall and 3-0 at home. Noah Balyeat made 11 saves and recorded the first solo shutout of his collegiate career. Ave Maria scored once in each half after the match endured a lightning delay following 23 scoreless minutes.
Sava Cadjenovic broke the deadlock in the 35th minute with his third goal of the season. Ave Maria took a 1-0 lead into halftime and maintained the advantage through the remainder of the opening half. The lightning delay interrupted a scoreless start before play resumed.
Mateo Rolon extended the lead in the 65th minute by converting a penalty kick. Balyeat made the saves necessary to keep Florida Poly off the scoreboard as Ave Maria completed the shutout. The result gave Ave Maria its 2-0 victory.
Ave Maria University prepares for road match
Ave Maria is scheduled to play the Eckerd Tritons at 6 p.m. Saturday, September 19, on the road. The match will be streamed on the Sunshine State Conference Digital Network.
Source: Original report