The men’s soccer team took on Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in a University Athletic Association (UAA) match-up this past Saturday as part of the Homecoming festivities. The Judges are ranked #18 by D3soccer.com, while CMU is ranked #12 by D3soccer.com. However, the Judges proved themselves worthy competitors with a 2-0 shutout win Saturday.

The Judges struck early, with their first goal coming in the ninth minute of the game. Alex Walter ’20 headed in the first goal of the game off a pass from teammate Dylan Hennessy ’20. Walter’s goal was the first of his college career. The Judges secured their 2-0 victory with a second goal in the 32nd minute. Josh Ocel ’18 curled a corner kick into the net from the left side to secure the team’s second goal, and Ocel’s third of the season and 17th of his career. Defensively, Ben Woodhouse ’18 was in goal for the Judges for the entire game. Woodhouse had a career high 11 saves in the game against Carnegie Mellon.

The loss for Carnegie Mellon was not for lack of trying, as the team had 22 shots in the game and 12 on goal, versus the Judges’ eight goals, with five shots on goal. The Judges’ victory snapped a nine-game winning streak for Carnegie Mellon University, who had not given up two goals since their season opener against Kenyon.

The Judges improve to 9-2 overall and 2-0 in conference play. The Brandeis men’s soccer team is back in action this Friday, Oct. 13 in a UAA conference game against the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. The Judges continue their road trip with a second UAA conference match-up Sunday against Emory in Atlanta, Georgia.