CNU Sinks Men's Soccer

WINCHESTER, Va. - Visiting Christopher Newport University kept its USA South Conference men's soccer perfect record intact with a 4-0 victory Wednesday night over Shenandoah.

CNU (10-3-1, 3-0 USA South) scored all of the goals it would need on an Clif Kipper to Andrew Carver tally at 23:37. The goal was the first of three for Carver on the night and came just 53 seconds after he and Kipper checked into the contest.

Shenandoah (0-10-2, 0-2) had an excellent chance to score in the ninth minute, but Captains keeper Matt Tengs was able to come up with a point-blank save on Liberatus Mwagombe.

Five minutes after Tengs kept the game scoreless, SU found itself in a deficit situation after midfielder Aaron McGuiness drew a red card for taking a CNU player down on a breakaway. The Captains were unable score on the ensuing direct kick, but the damage was done for the hosts as Shenandoah played the remainder of the contest down a man.

Winston Mattheisen scored the visitors second goal in the 38th minute with Carver finishing off his hat trick with goals in the 39th and 79th minutes.

CNU outshot Shenandoah 17-3 and took six of the game's nine corners.

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The Hornets continue USA South Conference play at N.C. Wesleyan on Saturday.