Box Score

Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-- The Plattsburgh State men's soccer team remained unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Skidmore College, Saturday night at Wachenheim Field.

The loss drops the Thoroughbreds to 3-3-1, while the Cardinals are off to a 6-0-1 start.

Plattsburgh's Joey Jones scored the game's lone goal off a Chris Taylor restart at 14:31.

Skidmore's best chances came in the second half. Matt Kelsey had a header in the box in the 73rd minute that Plattsburgh keeper Andy Heighington played perfectly. Kelsey had another dangerous shot in the 76th minute, but Heighington was in position again for the save.

Plattsburgh had a 14-8 shot advantage and 5-4 edge in corners. Heighington finished with three saves for the shutout. Nick Peterson had five saves for Skidmore.

The Thoroughbreds open Liberty League play on Sept. 24 at Hobart.

Soccer Game Summary (Final)
2010 Skidmore College Men's Soccer
Plattsburgh vs Skidmore College (Sep 18, 2010 at Saratoga Springs, NY)

Plattsburgh (6-0-1) vs. Skidmore College (3-3-1)
Date: Sep 18, 2010 Attendance: 245
Weather: mild, 64 at start

Goals by period 1 2 Tot
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Plattsburgh......... 1 0 - 1
Skidmore College.... 0 0 - 0

SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 14:31 PLATT Joey Jones (1) (Chris Taylor) - Header off restart

Shots: Plattsburgh 14, Skidmore College 8
Saves: Plattsburgh 3 (Andy Heighington 3), Skidmore College 5 (Nick
Peterson 5)