New Rochelle, NY – The fall 2023 semester opened up for the SUNY Westchester Men's Soccer team with a solid 3-2 victory over the Monroe Express.
 
On a hot and muggy afternoon, the Vikings were clearly eager to get out to a strong start. In the 23^rd Sophomore Brian Cifuentes would lead Andrick Palma for the first goal of the season. Westchester would hold the Express scoreless in the first half out-shooting them 9-4. Coming out of halftime, Westchester continued to fire on all cylinders. In the 55^th minute, Alexander Mina would net the second goal for SUNY WCC with an assist from Juan Espinosa. The Vikings would continue to hold Monroe-Bronx scoreless until the 68^th minute when Lorenz Utz scored for the Express. Getting in on the scoring was Espinosa again in the 85^th minute to ultimately seal the Viking victory. Monroe would add a late goal 25 seconds before the second half would end to ultimately bring the score to 3-2.
 
Nicholas Nunez Notches his first victory of the season in goal for the Vikings saving 5 shots. Westchester would outshoot the Express 21-12  while also edging them in corner kicks 2-1.
 
SUNY Westchester's next game is on Saturday September 9^th at 1pm against region opponent LaGuardia Community College right here on Barrett Field!