The Batten University men's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over Randolph, improving to 2-2-3 in conference play. Randolph fell to 2-4-1 in conference action.
Batten broke through in the 16th minute when Cowen Napior found the back of the net to give the Marlins a 1-0 advantage. The goal proved to be the difference as Batten held Randolph scoreless for the full 90 minutes.
The Marlins continued to create chances throughout the opening half. JaMarhe Wills hit the woodwork in the 19th minute before Mason Wakefield and Wills each struck the frame again later in the half. Merrick Clark also put an attempt on goal as Batten carried its 1-0 lead into halftime.
Randolph increased its pressure after the break, but the Batten defense kept the hosts off the scoreboard. Gabe Ames made a pair of second-half saves, including stops in the 69th and 77th minutes, to preserve the one-goal advantage.
Batten also generated opportunities to add to its lead, with Wakefield and Wills putting shots on goal in the 71st and 72nd minutes. Mustafa Elwasila added another shot on frame in the 85th minute, but the Marlins did not need another goal to secure the victory.
The Marlins finished the match with a 9-7 advantage in shots and put five attempts on goal. Wills led Batten with three shots, while Wakefield added two. Napior scored on his lone shot of the match.
Ames played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded two saves to earn the shutout.
