Ben Irzyk and the rest of the defense held Bloomfield to just two second half shots

Skyhawks Beat Bloomfield 1-0 

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Easton, Mass. - A first half goal by Andrew McMath (Weatogue, Conn.) and strong defensive play set the tone as the Skyhawks ended a three game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over Bloomfield on Monday. 

Stonehill began the game on the defensive, allowing the Deacons three corner kicks in the first 20 minutes before settling down. 

McMath gave the Skyhawks the only goal they would need as he trapped a ball bouncing on the left side of the six and fired it home for his first collegiate goal. 

Following the score, Stonehill continued to put pressure on Bloomfield for the remainder of the half, but would come up empty. 

In the second the Skyhawks defense of Ben Irzyk (Wakefield, R.I.), Ryan Hess (Springfield, Mass.), Christopher Agan (Niskayuna, N.Y.) and Kevin Moroney (Medway, Mass.) repeatedly thwarted Deacon runs and allowed only two shots on keeper Brian Guerrini (Glastonbury, Conn.). 

Stonehill meanwhile had six second half shots, including a McMath rip that went just over the crossbar in the 75th minute. 

Sophomore Brandon McFarlane (Norwich, Conn.) started in goal for the Skyhawks and registered a save and the win, while Guerrini played the second 45 and had two saves. 

With the win Stonehill improves to 4-6-2 on the season. 

The Skyhawks return to the field when they travel to take on Southern Connecticut St. on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.