YONKERS, N.Y. – Julian Day netted the first goal of the season for the Sarah Lawrence College men's soccer team as the Gryphons took down the John Jay College Bloodhounds 1-0 on Saturday night.

"That was a good performance from a young, talented group of players," said head coach Evan Brandsdorfer. "We will enjoy this win tonight, but our focus needs to immediately turn to a good Springfield team on Tuesday. A great home field atmosphere and fantastic fan support really helped throughout this performance"

TALKING POINTS

• Day's goal came off a beautifully placed free kick from just inside midfield off the foot of Fernando González in the 35th minute.
• Kian Silva got the nod in net, posting a shutout in his first career collegiate start. He recorded 7 saves.
• Five different Gryphons fired off a shot.
• Nate Davis and Henry Bethell anchored the back line to help keep the Bloodhounds scoreless.
• The Gryphons grinded out a tough win in a physical match that saw five yellow cards.

UP NEXT
Sarah Lawrence College men's soccer hosts Springfield College on Tuesday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m.