ALFRED, N.Y. -- Fredonia State wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard, and handily won a 5-0 decision at Alfred University on Tuesday evening.
Domenic Monti booted in his first goal of the season just three minutes into the game. Two more first-half goals put the Devils up 3-0 at the half.
Kaleb Steward, in the 19th minute, and
Jacob Vallas, in the 35th minute, each scored.
Jackson Retzer and
Brian Taylor were both credited with assists.
Matt Cullen -- assisted by
Robert Aboagye and
Imani Paluku -- and
Jay Merlo capped the scoring. All told, the Devils outshot Alfred 26-13 and had a 9-3 lead in shots on goal. They also held a 13-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Kyle Pezzulo was credited with three saves and the shutout. Steven Morrow made three saves while surrendering all five scores for the hosts, now 1-5-2.
The Blue Devils (5-2) open SUNYAC play this Saturday when they travel to Buffalo State for a 3 p.m. start.