Reading, Pa (October 16, 2024) - Alvernia University (7-5-3, 1-1) netted two second half goals en route to a 2-0 victory over Stevens Institute of Technology (5-3-3, 2-0) in non-conference men's soccer action on a chilly Wednesday night at Alvernia. 

The Golden Wolves and the Ducks were locked at one after the first 45 minutes before Ryan Cogill broke the ice and netted the first goal of the game in the 68th minute. Alvernia's Evan Bauer added the insurance goal in the 85th minute to secure the 2-0 victory from the Golden Wolves. 

How it Happened 

• Stevens highlighted a scoreless first half with three shots in the first half, two of which went on target but Alvernia's Evan Solley saved both to keep the Ducks out of the net. Alvernia's Ryan Cogill recorded the only shot for the Golden Wolves in the first half, which went wide. 
• Cogill broke it open in the 68th minute of the contest after he dribbled around two Stevens defenders and then ripped a shot from just inside the box into the lower left hand corner of the goal and past the diving keeper to make it 1-0 Golden Wolves. 
• Evan Bauer made it two in the 85th minute of the game after an Alvernia corner, the ball found its way to Bauer's foot, he collected it and then ripped the ball into the top left corner of the goal to make it 2-0 Golden Wolves and secure the shutout victory. 

Inside the Box Score 

• Ryan Cogill and Evan Bauer both netted unassisted goals for the Golden Wolves.
• Cogill led the way with five shots but just one on goal. 
• Cristian Topovich tallied two shots with one on goal.
• Evan Solley recorded six saves in net for Alvernia, earned the win and secured the shutout victory. 

Up Next 

• Alvernia is back in action when they travel to Widener to take on the Pride in a MAC Commonwealth matchup at 4:00 PM.