SWARTHMORE, PA. – The nationally 10th-ranked Cortland men's soccer team scored a pair of goals in each half in earning a 4-0 victory at Swarthmore Monday afternoon in non-conference action. The Red Dragons improved to 2-1 with the win, while the Garnet dropped to 2-1.

Sophomore Matt Shultz (Oneonta) scored twice to pace the Cortland offense. Senior Riley Williams (Watertown/South Jefferson) added a goal, and freshman Michael Ruggiero (Holtsville/Sachem East) scored his first career goal. Juniors Mateo Marra (Ossining) and Jason Lee (Middle Village/Xavier) and sophomores Hans Schumacher (Owls Head/Franklin Academy) and Yasin Choukri Wilton, CT) each chipped in with an assist.

Freshman goalie Luke van Galen (Georgetown, MA) registered two saves in posting his first career shutout for the Red Dragons. Goalie Max Kral made 10 saves for Swarthmore.

Ruggiero scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 29th minute off assists from Schumacher and Marra. Shultz's first goal of the game made it a 2-0 score in the 34th minute. Williams then pushed the advantage to 3-0 in the 54th minute with Lee assisting, before Shultz completed the scoring in the 87th minute off Choukri's assist for the 4-0 final.

Cortland 4, Swarthmore 0

Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists):
Cortland: Matt Shultz 2-0, Michael Ruggiero 1-0, Riley Williams 1-0, Hans Schumacher 0-1, Mateo Marra 0-1, Jason Lee 0-1, Yasin Choukri 0-1
Swarthmore: no scoring

Halftime: Cortland 2, Swarthmore 0
Shots: Cortland 26, Swarthmore 7
Corner Kicks: Cortland 4, Swarthmore 4
Fouls: Cortland 8, Swarthmore 7
Saves: Luke van Galen (Cortland) 2 saves (0 GA in 90:00); Max Kral (Widener) 10 saves (4 GA in 90:00)

Record after game: Cortland (Red Dragons) 2-1 (ranked 10th nationally in Div. III), Swarthmore (Garnet) 2-1