AIKEN, S.C. - The Flagler College men's soccer team earned its third shutout of the season after defeating the University of South Carolina Aiken, 3-0, Wednesday evening.
 
"Although the scoreline might suggest it, today wasn't an easy win," said interim head coach Thomas Coombes. "Aiken put up a fight and made it difficult for us at times. However, the team trusted in one another and stayed consistent with what we do and in the end got their results. To get a clean sheet is always a bonus and we hope to continue this momentum into the next game."
 
Flagler (6-3-3, 5-2-2 PBC) notched the first goal of the game after Max Lambertz scored on a penalty kick to give the Saints a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute.
 
After halftime, Paul Hansen stretched the lead to 2-0 in the 48th minute after Sam Reynolds dribbled to the corner and sent a cross to the near post, connecting with Hansen for the goal. Hansen netted the final goal of the day just four minutes later on an assist from Liam Fisch to secure the 3-0 victory.
 
USC Aiken (2-9, 1-7 PBC) was held to just nine shots and took three shots on goal in the second half, all of which were stopped by Tirso Trueba to earn his third career shutout. Flagler took 18 shots, had 11 shots on goal and had a 3-0 edge in corner kicks.
 
The Saints return to St. Augustine for a league match against the University of North Georgia Saturday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. on Saints Field.

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