GORHAM, Maine –  The University of Southern Maine Huskies men's soccer team started its 2022 campaign with a win on the road coming away with a 1-0 victory at Saint Joseph's College.  The Huskies benefitted from an own goal in the 61st minute for the win. With the victory, Southern Maine is now 14-14-3 all-time against the Monks.  
 
The Records:
Southern Maine (1-0-0)
Saint Joseph's (0-1-0)
 
How It Happened:

• After an offsides call against the Monks, Southern Maine took a free kick from its defensive half of the field.  The ball was lofted into the 18 and a SJC defender head the ball clear, but an unfortunate bounce put the ball in the back of the Monks' net to break the 0-0 stalemate.
• The goal came against the run of play as SJC had outshot the Huskies 13-1 at that point.
• Southern Maine senior goalkeeper and 2022 team co-captain Hayes Estrella (Kennebunk, Maine/Thornton Academy) earned his win by shutout, making eight saves in the win..

 
The Goalkeepers:
SM, Hayes Estrella (1-0) – 90:00 minutes, 8 saves, 0 goals against
SJC, Mike Sheridan (0-1) – 90:00 minutes, 0 save, 1 goal against
 
Inside The Stats:

• SJC finished the game with a 20-1 advantage in shots, and a 13-1 lead in corner kicks. 
• Estrella made five saves in the opening 45 and four in the second.  It is his third win by shutout in his USM career.

 
Up Next:
Southern Maine hosts Curry College on Sunday (2:00 pm) in a non-conference game for its home opener.  USM defeated Curry 1-0 in overtime in 2021 on the road.