ONEONTA, N.Y. - The Hawks battled the King's College Monarchs to close out the Mayor's Cup Tournament, though a combined 3-1 loss from the day prior and a 3-3 tie with the Monarchs would rank them last in the tournament.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: King's College 3 Hartwick 3

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

• Records: King's College (2-1-1, 0-0 MAC Freedom) Hartwick (1-2-1, 0-0 Empire 8)
   

BY THE NUMBERS

• In this intense match up, 2 different Hawks would score their first collegiate goal: Devin Chandler (Wylie, Tex.), and Nick Nowak (Shoreham, N.Y.).

• The Hawks would create a total of 12 corner kick opportunities, 11 of which were in the first half alone.

• Monarchs would post 7 shots, with Hartwick nearly doubling that for 13 shots, 7 of which were on goal. 9 different Hawks would post at least 1 shot during this game.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Hartwick, hoping to secure a third place ranking in the Mayor's Cup Tournament, faced off against the Monarchs of King's College on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

Both teams had come off of a loss from the day before, and were hungry to make their impact on the field today. The Hawks would strike first, with sophomore Devin Chandler (Wylie, Tex.) snagging his first collegiate goal after having missed out on his freshman season due to injuries. The Monarchs would answer back less than four minutes later, however, with a goal of their own from a player fresh off the bench on the substitution to knot the score.

Multiple consecutive corner kicks for the Hawks gave them ample scoring opportunity, but the Monarchs intended to stay alive in this tournament, with their defense giving the Hawks nothing.With less than five seconds of the clock in the first half, Timmy McQueeney (Wading River, N.Y.) would take a shot to try and bring the Hawks to a lead going into the second half, though the Monarchs goalkeeper would snag it from the top left and tally a save.

Intense fast breaks and aggressive plays only continued going into the second half as intensity on both sides of the field built. 'Wick was plagued with a series of yellow cards throughout the second that jeopardized their victory. However, first-year Wilson Mount (Atlanta, Ga.) would also net a goal off a beautiful rebound and pass from senior Alex Norgeot (Cohasset, Mass.). 

Consecutive fouls from the Hawks would set King's College up to score again ten minutes later and keep the game tied, though not for long; Junior forward Nick Nowak (Shoreham, N.Y.) would sneak one past the goalkeeper for his own first collegiate goal only less than two minutes after the Monarchs scored.

Though the Hawks battled hard, a goal by the Monarchs with less than two minutes remaining in the game would be enough to deadlock the teams at 3-3. Both the Monarchs and the Hawks had lost the day prior in the tournament, but a more substantial goal differential in the 'Wick loss would lead to King's College edging out the Hawks for third. Despite the tied game to end the tournament, both Hunter Bulich (Catskill, N.Y.) and Devin Chandler (Wylie, Tex.) would receive the honor of being named to the 2025 Mayor's Cup All-Tournament Team for their outstanding performances this weekend.

COMMENTS FROM HEAD COACH JOHN SCOTT

"We put a lot of effort into the game today, and there's a sense of disappointment for not securing the win. Lots of positives though."

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS

The Hawks will open conference play with a home match up against heavy-hitter rival SUNY Geneseo on September 13th at 2PM.

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.