Eureka, Ill. - Mateo Sanchez and Devin Zakeri each scored a pair of goals, Cal Graham had a goal and an assist, and Adam Falcigno made four saves, contributing to a combined goalkeeper shut-out, as the Illinois Tech men's soccer team defeated Eureka College 5-0 Friday night at Eureka. The Scarlet Hawks improved their record to 3-0-1 on the season. The Red Devils fell to 1-5-0.

The Scarlet Hawks extended their unbeaten streak to start the season to four games.

How It Happened

• The Scarlet Hawks jumped out to a 1-0 lead at 15:22 of the first half when Mateo Sanchez converted on a penalty kick for his second goal of the season
• A little under six minutes later the Scarlet Hawks extended their lead to 2-0 when Devin Zakeri converted on a feed from Paul Balea at 21:13 for his second goal of the season
• Just over one minute into the second half, Sanchez netted his second goal of the match and third of the season, with an assist from Zach Skiba at 46:08 to increase the Hawks' lead to 3-0
• The Scarlet Hawks increased their lead to 4-0 at 65:18 whe Zakeri tallied his second of the match and third of the season on a feed from Cal Graham
• Graham closed out the scoring in the match, notching his first goal of the season after an assist from Jake Skiba at 71:12

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Mateo Sanchez with 2 goals scored, including the game-winner, on 2 shots on goal in 45 minutes
• Devin Zakeri with 2 goals on 3 shots on goal in 54 minutes of action
• Cal Graham with a goal, his first of the season, and an assist in 36 minutes played in reserve
• Zach Skiba with 1 assist and 1 shot in 79 minutes of playing time
• Paul Balea with 1 assist and 1 shot in 66 minutes
• Jake Skiba with 1 assist in 36 minutes played in reserve
• Pieros Siimitras played the entire 90 minutes on defense, leading the team in playing time
• Adam Falcigno made 4 saves without a goal allowed in 30 minutes of playing time in reserve

Inside The Box Score

• Uli Castaneda led the Red Devils with 3 shots in 46 minutes played
• Jake Edmonson added 2 shots on goal for Eureka in 72 minutes played
• Shots were even 10-10
• The Red Devils where whistled for 11 fouls to the Scarlet Hawks' 9 
• Eureka controlled ball possession 57% to 43%

Up Next
The Scarlet Hawks return home to Stuart Field this Sunday, September 15th, when they host the Lake Forest College Foresters at 3:30 PM in a non-conference match.