The Batten University men's soccer team earned a 3-1 victory over Eastern Mennonite.
Batten opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Damen Metry found the back of the net off an assist from Cowen Napior, giving the Marlins a 1-0 advantage. Batten carried that lead into halftime after outshooting Eastern Mennonite 6-3 in the opening 45 minutes.
Metry struck again less than four minutes into the second half, scoring at the 48:52 mark to extend Batten's lead to 2-0. He finished the match with four shots, including two on goal, and accounted for two of the Marlins' three goals.
The Marlins continued to generate opportunities throughout the second half before Dylan Carlile added another goal in the 78th minute. Mason Wakefield picked up the assist as Carlile made it 3-0.
Eastern Mennonite scored from the penalty spot in the final minute, but Batten closed out the 3-1 victory.
Batten finished the match with a 25-11 advantage in shots, including a 19-8 edge in the second half. The Marlins put 10 shots on goal and earned eight corner kicks. Carlile joined Metry with four shots and put three on frame, while Napior also recorded four shots and added an assist.
Brady Miller played all 90 minutes in goal for Batten and recorded four saves to help the Marlins secure the conference victory.
