Delhi, NY – Men's Soccer were crowned the 2024 North Atlantic Conference Champions after defeating the SUNY Delhi Broncos by a score of 2-0 on Saturday, November 9^th, 2024.
 
Thomas College: Overall (13-1-4), NAC (8-0-2)
SUNY Delhi: Overall (9-6-4), NAC (7-1)


How it Happened:  

• Cody Robinson got the Terriers off to a quick start, generating a shot on goal that needed to be saved by the Broncos goalkeeper two minutes in.
• The Broncos responded with a shot on goal of their own minutes later, forcing a good save from Terrier goalkeeper Jamie Fischer.
• In the 11^th minute David Ivarsson was able to beat a defender on the right wing, and sent in a cross to Robinson, who headed the ball into the net to take a 1-0 lead.
• The Terriers would keep up the attacking pressure, taking five shots over the next five minutes.
• In the 33^rd minute the Broncos had their best chance of the match, but Fischer was able to make a huge save to keep the Terriers up 1-0.
• With less than a minute to go until halftime the Broncos had another attempt on goal but was once again saved by Fischer.
• Coming out of halftime with a 1-0 lead, the Terriers traded possession with the Broncos for the first 10 minutes of the second half.
• Neither team could generate a quality look on goal until the 71^st minute, when the Broncos were awarded a direct free kick just outside of the Terriers 18-yard box.
• With the ball headed toward the top corner of the goal, Fischer dove to make an incredible save on the free kick to keep the Terriers in the match.
• With the Broncos desperate for a goal, they turned up the intensity, not allowing the Terriers any time with the ball.
• In the 84^th minute Joshua Joseph was able to beat a defender on the left wing and found Robinson, who blasted the ball into the back of the net to essentially seal the game at 2-0.
• Despite the Bronco's best efforts, the Terriers held them to a shutout and in doing so were crowned the 2024 North Atlantic Conference Champions.
• After the game Fischer was named the 2024 NAC Tournament Most Valuable Player, making several huge saves on the road to the championship.

 
Inside the Stats:  

• Cody Robinson – 2 Goals
• David Ivarsson – 1 Assist
• Joshua Joseph – 1 Assist
• Jamie Fischer – 6 Saves, 90 Minutes Played

What's Next:

• With the win Men's Soccer has qualified for the 2024 NCAA Division III National Tournament. The annual selection show that determines matchups will take place on Monday, November 11^th, 2024, at 1:30 PM. The link and more information can be found at ncaa.com.