Box Score THE BASICS:
RESULT: Hartford 1, Saint Francis Brooklyn 0
RECORDS: Hartford (2-3-1); Saint Francis Brooklyn (4-3)
LOCATION: Brooklyn Bridge Park (Brooklyn, N.Y.)

THE LEAD:
The University of Hartford men's soccer team took a 1-0 decision against Saint Francis Brooklyn on Wednesday night. Erik Ribeiro netted his first career goal and Jimmy Slayton turned in his second clean sheet of the season.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
•    The Hawks held off an early attack in the eighth-minute from the Terriers, as  Slayton denied a point blank shot from St. Francis' Ali Tounkara.
•    Hartford's defense would stand strong throughout the first half, fending off eight shots, including three on goal.
•    The Hawks broke through in the 63rd minute when Alexis Triadis sent a cross to Ribeiro, who sent a bullet to the back of the net from seven yards out recording his first career goal and putting the Hawks up, 1-0.
•    The Terriers wouldn't go without a fight.  After header that hit off the post, Tounkara sent a missile to the far corner of the goal in the 87th minute which was denied by a diving Slayton to keep Saint Francis off the board.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS & NOTES:
•    Ribeiro became the fourth Hawk this season to score their first career goal, joining Gael Kisombe, Fredrik Ekman, and Rasmus Karlsson.
•    Slayton recorded his second shutout of the season, ninth of his career, while tallying five saves on the night.  

UP NEXT:
The Hawks return home Saturday night when they welcome Iona for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Saturday will serve as the Hawks annual Caribbean Night.