NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – The nationally 12th-ranked Cortland men's soccer team scored a pair of second-half goals in defeating New Paltz, 2-0, Wednesday afternoon in SUNYAC play at South Turf Field. The Red Dragons improved to 12-2-2 overall and 6-1-1 in the conference. The Hawks dropped to 8-2-4 and 3-2-2.

Junior Yasin Choukri (Wilton, CT) scored both Cortland goals, his ninth and 10th of the season. Sophomore goalie Jordan Ott (Fort Worth, TX/Southwest Christian) stopped two shots for his eighth shutout of the season. Goalie Christian Micheli registered three saves for New Paltz.

After a scoreless first half, Choukri scored the game winner in the 50th minute. He intercepted a crossing pass by a New Paltz defender near the top of the box. The ball popped in the air, and he volleyed a shot over Micheli. In the 64th minute, Choukri added an insurance goal. After receiving a long pass down the left sideline, he carried into the box, beat a defender and deposited a shot in the lower right to make it a 2-0 game.

After the second goal, Cortland only allowed two shots the remainder of the game. Ott made a save in the 76th minute, and the Red Dragons blocked an attempt in the 80th minute and locked up the 2-0 win.

Cortland 2, New Paltz 0

Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists):
Cortland: Yasin Choukri 2-0
New Paltz: no scoring

Halftime: Cortland 0, New Paltz 0
Shots: Cortland 16, New Paltz 9
Corner Kicks: Cortland 10, New Paltz 3
Fouls: Cortland 13, New Paltz 6
Saves: Jordan Ott (Cortland) 2 saves (0 GA in 90:00); Christian Micheli (New Paltz) 3 saves (2 GA in 90:00)

Record after game: Cortland (Red Dragons) 12-2-2, 6-1-1 SUNYAC (ranked 12th nationally in Div. III), New Paltz (Hawks) 8-2-4, 3-2-2 SUNYAC