MORRISVILLE, N.Y. - The Hartwick Men's Soccer team hit the road for their first away contest of the season, falling to the Mustangs of SUNY Morrisville on Tuesday afternoon at Drake Field.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: Hartwick 0 SUNY Morrisville 5

• Location: Morrisville, N.Y. | Drake Field

• Records: Hartwick (1-1, 0-0 Empire 8) SUNY Morrisville (2-0, 0-0 SUNYAC)

BY THE NUMBERS 

• Hartwick's dominant run over the Mustangs came to an end, suffering their first program loss after four consecutive wins.

• The Hawks posted nine shots and eight corners with Devin Chandler leading the charge with three shots, yet the team was unable to connect for a score.

• The two teams were physical all throughout, combining for 24 fouls, nine coming from the Blue and White.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Hartwick entered Tuesday's matchup at Morrisville coming off a strong team win over SUNY Delhi, but the Hawks couldn't replicate that performance, falling 5-0 to the Mustangs.

Morrisville struck early, taking advantage of a defensive miscue in the 9th minute for the opening goal. Just over a minute later, another Hawk mistake led to a second Mustang tally, putting Hartwick in a quick two-goal hole.

The Blue and White settled in after the early setback and started generating opportunities, earning five first-half corner kicks. Alex Norgeot (Cohasset, Mass.) recorded the Hawks' first shot in the 18th minute, while Devin Chandler (Wylie, Tex.), Andres Ordonez Acosta (Estado de Mexico, Mexico), and Wilson Mount (Atlanta, Ga.) added looks before the break. Despite the pressure, the Hawks went into halftime trailing 2-0.

Morrisville pulled away in the second half, adding goals in the 53rd and 55th minutes before sealing the match with a fifth score in the 73rd. It was an uncharacteristic performance from Hartwick, who will look to regroup before their next contest.

COMMENTS FROM HEAD COACH JOHN SCOTT

"We have to take this game for what it is, learn from it and move forward. Frankly, we got what we deserved today."

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS

The Hawks will host the annual Mayor's Cup, beginning with a matchup against the Beacons of UMass Boston at 3:30 PM on Saturday, September 6.

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.