by Eric Willuweit

Chicago, Ill. – The Illinois Tech men's soccer team won their third consecutive game to start the season, defeating Alma College 4-0 Monday afternoon in a non-conference matchup at Stuart Field. The Scarlet Hawks improved their record to 3-0-0. The Scots fell to 1-1-0.

The Scarlet Hawks have now shut out each of their three opponents to start the season, with the offense scoring 10 goals.

How It Happened

• The Scarlet Hawks got on the board early, with Anthony Paiotti scoring at the 1:31 mark on an assist from Michael Kaczowka.
• First-year forward Matthew Watson provided the Hawks with some breathing room heading into halftime, scoring his first goal at the 42:49 mark, with Devin Zakeri providing the helper.
• Six and a half minutes into the second half, the Hawks increased their lead to 3-0 when Paiotti scored his second goal of the match on a nice give-and-go with Kaczowka.
• Kaczowka completed the scoring for the Hawks at the 60:21 mark when he tallied on a feed from Joshua Plimpton.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Kaczowka scored 1 goal and had 2 assists.
• Paiotti scored 2 goals on 3 shot attempts.
• Watson tallied his first Scarlet Hawks goal.
• Plimpton had an assist and has tallied a point in all three games played.
• Marko Brajkovic did not allow a goal and made 6 saves in the contest.

Inside the Box Score

• The Scarlet Hawks outshot Alma 25-10.
• Illinois Tech was whistled for 15 fouls; Alma had 19 fouls.
• Illinois Tech had 8 corner kick opportunities; Alma had 3.
• Five yellow cards were issued in the match: 2 for Illinois Tech; 3 for Alma.

Up Next

• The Scarlet Hawks will host Ripon College in a non-conference matchup on Sunday, September 11th at 2:30 PM at Stuart Field on Family Weekend.