The Basics
• Score: Johns Hopkins-2, Muhlenberg-0
• Records: JHU (11-2-2, 7-1-0 CC) • MC (6-7-2, 1-6-1 CC)
• Location: Baltimore, MD • Homewood Field
• The Short Story: The Johns Hopkins men's soccer team scored a goal in each half to shutout visiting Muhlenberg, 2-0, and secure the top seed in the upcoming Centennial Conference Tournament.
 
How it Happened
• Hopkins struck first after freshman Ian Whamond was taken down in the Muhlenberg box in the 30^th minute. Senior Liam Creedon took the penalty kick for the Blue Jays and buried the shot for what turned out to be the game-winner.
• Graduate student Nate Charendoff nearly gave the Blue Jays a two-goal lead in the 40^th minute but is shot hit the post.
• Muhlenberg had a chance to tie in the 56^th minute off the head of Taylan Akdag, but graduate student Xander LeFevre was there to make the save.
• Sophomore Aidan Dunphy then pushed the Blue Jays' lead to two in the 59^th minute. He dribbled deep into the Mules' end and looked to pass the ball, but a Muhlenberg defender cut it off. The ball ricocheted right back to Dunphy, who one-timed a shot past Zach Matik from 16 yards out.
 
What it Means
• Hopkins improves to 21-12-4 all-time against Muhlenberg and earns its fifth straight win in the series.
• The Blue Jays secure the regular season Centennial Conference crown and the number one seed in the tournament with the win.
 
Inside the Box Score
• Dunphy's goal was his team-leading sixth of the season, while Creedon picked up his third game-winner of the season.
• LeFevre finished with a pair of saves in nearly 86 minutes of action. Senior James Ford came on in the 86^th minute and was not forced to make a save. Matik finished with three saves in the loss for the Mules.
• Hopkins outshot Muhlenberg 13-2 and had a 2-1 advantage in corners.
 
Up Next
• Hopkins wraps up the regular season on Saturday, October 30 at Franklin & Marshall. The Centennial Conference contest is slated for a 3:00 pm start at Tylus Field.