ONEONTA, N.Y. - The Hartwick Men's Soccer team defended their home field with three different goal scorers contributing to the season opening triumph over SUNY Delhi on Friday evening.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: SUNY Delhi 1 Hartwick 3

• Location: Oneonta, N.Y. | Elmore Field

• Records: SUNY Delhi (0-1, 0-0 NAC) Hartwick (1-0, 0-0 Empire 8) 

BY THE NUMBERS 

• Hartwick continues their success over their nearby foes with 4-0-1 record in their last five matchups, outscoring the Broncos ten goals to one.

• Devin Chandler (Wylie, Tex.) shined in his collegiate debut, collecting three assists in the victory.

• First years Mathieu Six (Antwerp, Belgium) and Wilson Mount (Atlanta, Ga.) also made their collegiate debuts one to remember, scoring their first goals.

• The Hawks were dangerous in the box, scoring all three goals off of headers, connecting on three out of four shots on goal.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Hartwick kicked off the 2025 campaign on a high note, defeating SUNY Delhi 3-1 in a rematch of last August's scoreless draw.

Delhi controlled the ball early, but the Hawks quickly settled in and went on the attack, registering early chances through first-year players Fischer Brogan (Ocean View, N.J.) and Mathieu Six, who each fired shots in the opening 15 minutes.

The breakthrough came in the 16th minute when Devin Chandler delivered a pinpoint cross into the box. Kwame Amissah-Arthur (Federal Way, Wash.) soared above the defense and buried a header past the keeper to give the Blue and White the 1-0 lead. Hartwick continued to apply pressure with two corners and additional shots, but the score remained 1-0 at the half.

Delhi responded after the break, pressing forward and testing Hartwick's back line. Making his first collegiate start in goal, Drew Cover (Fayetteville, Pa.) came up big early in the second half. However, a defensive lapse in the 69th minute allowed Delhi to capitalize and level the match at 1-1.

The Hawks regrouped quickly and regained control in the closing stretch. After withstanding a late Delhi push, Hartwick earned a corner in the 80th minute. Chandler once again showcased his precision, finding Six, who rose above the defense to head home his first collegiate goal for a 2-1 lead. The Blue and White sealed the win in the 89th minute as Wilson Mount added the third goal to close out a strong season-opening performance with Chandler collecting his third assist.

COMMENTS FROM HEAD COACH JOHN SCOTT
"Result wise, it was a great start to the season to win the opener. As always, we also know we have things to improve on for the next game. Well done to the boys tonight."

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The Hawks will hit the road for their first road contest of 2025, facing off against SUNY Morrisville on Tuesday, September 2 at 4PM.

About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.