SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – AJ Rivera's first career goal in the 11th minute proved decisive, leading the East Stroudsburg University men's soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Shepherd on Saturday afternoon at the Shepherd Soccer Complex.

With the win, the Warriors improve to 4-4-2 overall and 2-3-1 in the PSAC East, moving within two points of Millersville for the final PSAC playoff spot. The Rams (3-7-2, 1-5 PSAC) dropped their fourth consecutive match.

Notables

• AJ Rivera's game-winning goal marked the first of his career, bringing his career point total to five.
• Ethan Flickinger earned his second assist of the season on Rivera's goal.
• Helgi Hermannsson made three saves to secure his third shutout of the season. Shepherd's goalkeeper Aidan Houck recorded two saves in the loss.
• Both teams finished with six shots, three shots on goal, and four corner kicks.

Up Next

The Warriors return to Eiler-Martin Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 23, for a 7 p.m. non-conference matchup against Bloomfield.