By Steven M. Glassman

Director of Sports Information

October 16, 2024

MEDIA, PA—United Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division I Manor College (6-6-1 overall, 3-3-1 Eastern States Athletic Conference) had four different players score goals and the defense limited USCAA Division II Williamson College of the Trades to two shots overall as the eighth-ranked (tied) Blue Jays shut out the 14th-ranked Mechanics (6-7-2, 1-5-0), 4-0, at Betty and Harvey Ross Field.  

Manor opened the scoring early in this match. Sophomore midfielder Adan Crispin-Morales (Norristown, PA/Norristown) took advantage of Williamson turnover around their own 18-yard line and kicked into the middle of the net for his fifth goal of the season (0:33). It was the earliest goal the Blue Jays scored this season overall and on the road this season. Overall, they surpassed the mark set at home versus the NJCAA Division III Harrisburg Area Community College Hawks on September 12 (1:10). The earliest road goal they scored before this match was versus USCAA Division II Pennsylvania State University-York (8:57) on August 27. The Blue Jays added to its lead later in the half after a Williamson foul near midfield.  Manor freshman forward Moussa Cherif's (Philadelphia, PA/Father Judge) shot hit the crossbar and went into the net (41:18). Manor led at halftime, 2-0.  The Blue Jays outshot Mechanics, 13 (seven on goal) to one (one on goal).  

The Blue Jays increased its advantage later in the second half. Following a Manor corner kick, sophomore defenseman Lucas Dolchanczyk (Philadelphia, PA/Franklin Towne Charter) knocked the loose ball around the six into the left side of the net for his second goal of the season (82:58).  Blue Jays' freshman defenseman Zulkefal Shakir (Upper Darby, PA) chip shot from around the Williamson side of the midfield circle went beyond the reach of the goalkeeper and into the middle of the net for his second goal of the season as time expired (90:00).  Manor out shot Williamson in the second half, 14 (seven on goal) to one (none on goal).  The Blue Jays outshot the Mechanics for the match, 27 (14 on goal) to two (one on goal).

Manor versus the Association (Since 2021): Manor is 23-16-2 overall (11-7-1 on the road) versus the USCAAsince the 2021 season.

Blue Jays versus the ESAC (Since 2021): The Blue Jays are 14-10-2 overall (8-5-1 on the road) versus the ESAC since 2021.

Manor on the Road (Since 2021): Manor is 4-3-1 on the road this season.  They are 12-12-2 on the road since 2021.

Series Record (Since 2021): The Blue Jays are 7-0-1 overall (4-0-0 on the road) versus Williamson since 2021.

Manor as a Nationally-Ranked Team (Since 2021): Manor is 4-5-1 overall (2-3-1 on the road) as a nationally-ranked team this season.  They are 7-8-1 overall (2-6-1 on the road) since the 2021 season.

Blue Jays versus Nationally-Ranked Teams (Since 2021): The Blue Jays are 3-3-1 overall (2-2-1 on the road) versus nationally-ranked teams this season. They are 4-5-1 overall (3-4-1 on the road) since 2021.

Manor leading at Halftime (Since 2021): The Blue Jays are 5-0-0 overall (3-0-0 on the road) this season when leading at halftime.  They are 18-0-0 overall in the regular season (7-0-0 on the road) since 2021.

Defense Rests (Again): Manor registered its second shutout of the season (both on the road).  They have posted nine shutouts overall (five on the road) since 2021.  They are also urrently holding their opponents scoreless on the road for the previous 134:22.

Defense Rests (Again and Again): The Blue Jays defense allowed a season-low of two shots overall versus the Mechanics.  Manor's defense has allowed single-digits shot in a game four times overall (three on the road) this season.  They have allowed single-digit shots on goals eight times overall (six on the road) this season.

Defense Rests (Again and Again and Again): Manor has allowed one or fewer goals in a match seven times overall (five on the road) this season. They have allowed one or fewer goals in a match 26 times overall (12 on the road) since 2021.

Next Match: Manor travels to play the Patrick Henry College Sentinels (2-6-1) on Saturday, October 19 at 3 p.m. in Purcellville, Virginia.  The Blue Jays tied the Sentinels in its initial matchup, 1-1, on September 16, 2023 at Manor.  This will be Manor's first visit to Patrick Henry.  The Sentinels are 2-5-1 overall (1-3-1 at home) versus the USCAA, including 1-4-1 overall (0-2-1 at home) versus the ESAC this season.

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