Babson Park, FL – In a one-sided contest, WIU dominated SCAD-Savannah, cruising to a 20-3 victory. From the opening faceoff, WIU established control, capitalizing on offensive opportunities while keeping SCAD Savannah in check with a strong defensive performance.
The game started with WIU applying immediate pressure. SCAD Savannah's Noah Moreland had the first shot attempt at 13:41, but it sailed wide. Shortly after, WIU capitalized on their first clear attempt, and Nick Sheaffer broke the deadlock at 12:40, scoring the first goal of the game off an assist from Jeremiah Loo.
WIU continued to control possession, winning the next faceoff and moving the ball efficiently. A penalty on Cameron Clark of SCAD Savannah gave WIU a man-up advantage, though they couldn't immediately capitalize. However, at 8:30, Loo extended WIU's lead to 2-0, this time assisted by Sheaffer, as SCAD struggled with turnovers and failed clear attempts.
SCAD Savannah had a brief chance to respond with a shot from Sebastian Manuel at 6:58, but WIU's goalie Liam Murphy made a crucial save to maintain the shutout. WIU's relentless attack resulted in a third goal at 4:03 by Connor Herring, followed by another goal at 1:54 from Loo (man-up goal, assisted by Philip Scopano). A final goal by Dillon Ziemba at 00:18 capped off an impressive first period, giving WIU a commanding 5-0 lead.
The second period saw WIU extend their lead even further. Daniel McClure scored just 31 seconds into the period (14:29), assisted by Sam Shields, making it 6-0. SCAD Savannah continued to struggle with ball control, losing multiple possessions due to turnovers and faceoff violations.
SCAD finally found some momentum at 11:32 when Mason Hickman broke the shutout, scoring their first goal of the game to make it 6-1. However, their joy was short-lived as WIU responded quickly. Loo found the net again at 9:44 (assisted by McClure), making it 7-1, and Connor Herring added another at 7:33 to push the lead to 8-1.
WIU's offensive efficiency continued with Gabriel Secreti scoring at 7:06, assisted by McClure, followed by another goal at 3:33 by Dillon Ziemba. By the end of the second period, WIU had built a 10-1 lead.
SCAD Savannah made a goalie change, inserting Luke Lamendola, but WIU's offensive firepower didn't slow down. They opened the period with a goal from Joshua Colon-Prinzo (12:15, assisted by Loo), followed by another from Ziemba at 11:34 and a quick strike from Israel Miranda at 11:08, bringing the score to 13-1.
SCAD managed a brief moment of success when Hickman scored his second goal at 9:44, assisted by Jonathan O'Bryant Graves, but WIU responded immediately with goals from Sheaffer (10:14, assisted by McClure) and Loo (8:48, assisted by Sheaffer).
With a comfortable lead, WIU rotated some of their lineup but still controlled possession. They added three more goals before the end of the period, from Nick Sheaffer (6:09, assisted by Loo), Branden Sheaffer (4:25), and Jeremiah Loo (2:50, assisted by Bentley King). At the end of three quarters, WIU led 18-2.
WIU showed no signs of slowing down as they continued their offensive onslaught. Nathan Parker scored at 00:25, making it 19-2. SCAD Savannah fought back with a man-up goal by Peter Zagaroli at 2:30, assisted by Michael Mowers, but it was too little, too late. WIU answered with a final goal from Sheaffer at 13:08, sealing a 20-3 victory.
SCAD had several attempts to close the gap, but WIU's defense and goalkeeping stood firm, denying multiple shots from SCAD's offense.
Key Takeaways
WIU's Offensive Firepower: WIU had a well-balanced attack, with Jeremiah Loo leading the charge with multiple goals and assists. Nick Sheaffer, Connor Herring, and Dillon Ziemba also had strong performances.
SCAD Savannah's Struggles: SCAD had trouble maintaining possession, committing numerous turnovers and struggling with clears. Their defense couldn't contain WIU's fast-paced attack.
Goalkeeping Battle: WIU's Liam Murphy and Grayson McQuaig combined for a strong performance, making key saves throughout the game. SCAD's goalkeepers Noah Miller and Luke Lamendola faced relentless pressure but made several saves.
Faceoff Domination: WIU controlled most faceoffs, allowing them to maintain possession and dictate the pace of the game.
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