Riverdale, NY - Freshman Hunter Kochiss (Shelton, CT / South Kent School) notched a shutout in his collegiate debut to lead Manhattan to a thrilling 1-0 win over Quinnipiac at Gaelic Park.
Kochiss made three saves, including a sprawling stop on Eamon Whelan's shot in the 87th minute, to preserve the Jaspers' third-straight one-goal victory.
Manhattan improves to 3-5-0 and a perfect 2-0-0 during MAAC play, while the Bobcats fall to 3-4-2 and 1-1-0 in the league.
Kochiss' Big Save
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The Freshman posts his first shutout as we defeat Quinnipiac 1-0! pic.twitter.com/fOLRHfUJ1D
- The victory snapped a seven-game winless streak for the Jaspers against Quinnipiac and is the first win against the Bobcats since 2006.
- Each of the last four decisions between the teams have been decided by one goal.
- All three of Manhattan's victories have also come by one goal.
- Junior Moritz Riegel (Hannover, Germany / Leibniz Universität Hannover) delivered his first collegiate assist on the play.
- Quinnipiac had what appeared to be a game-winning goal nullified due to an offside call in the 82nd minute.
- Manhattan is one two teams (Niagara) to start MAAC play with two wins.
- Prior to the game, the program held its annual alumni game.
- All former Jasper men's soccer student-athletes were recognized at halftime of the Quinnipiac game.
- Manhattan will make the short trek to Iona on Wednesday, October 9 with opening kick tabbed for 3:00 pm.