BUFFALO, N.Y. – John Taggart scored off assists from Kevin Dhillon and Eric Schnirel with just 20 seconds remaining in regulation and the nationally 25th-ranked Medaille men's soccer team defeated Cortland, 1-0, in the season-opening game for both teams.

For Cortland, senior goalie Patrick Pidgeon (Williamsville/Williamsville South) made two saves. Ryan Goettel turned aside two shots for Medaille. 

The Mavericks out shot the Red Dragons, 13-6, in the game and held a 9-6 advantage in corner kicks.

Medaille 1, Cortland 0

Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists):
Cortland: no scoring
Medaille: John Taggart 1-0, Kevin Dhillon 0-1, Eric Schnirel 0-1

Halftime: Cortland 0, Medaille 0
Shots: Medaille 13, Cortland 6
Corner Kicks: Medaille 9, Cortland 6
Fouls: Cortland 17, Medaille 9
Saves: Patrick Pidgeon (Cortland) 2 (1 GA in 90:00); Ryan Goettel (Medaille) 2 (0 GA in 90:00)
Record after game: Cortland (Red Dragons) 0-1; Medaille (Mavericks) 1-0