Marist University's men's soccer team opened its season with a 0‑0 stalemate against Air Force at Tenney Stadium on Sunday night, leaving both squads with a combined record of 0‑0‑2.
Defensive Masterclass
Junior goalkeeper Alex Murania earned his first shutout of the campaign, preserving the clean sheet despite facing a flurry of attacks that included 11 corners without a single shot on goal.
The Red Foxes controlled the opening half, generating ten attempts with five on target, while Air Force managed only nine shots overall. Despite the numerical advantage, Marist could not find the back of the net.
Head coach Matt Viggiano '99 praised the defensive organization that limited Air Force to no shots on goal during the first half, noting the team's ability to absorb pressure and regroup at halftime.
In the second half, the Red Foxes continued to press, with Chris Verheul, Ronan Hogg and Caio Cavaletti each testing the opposition's keeper, but all efforts fell short.
The match concluded with Marist outshot 16‑9 overall and holding a 10‑0 edge in shots on target, underscoring the team's attacking intent despite the deadlock.
Looking Ahead
The Red Foxes will host Cornell on Saturday, August 29, at Tenney Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. and a live stream on ESPN+.