The Basics
• Score: #6 Johns Hopkins-4, Goucher-0
• Records: JHU (8-0-2) • GC (4-6-2)
• Location: Baltimore, MD • Homewood Field
• The Short Story: The sixth-ranked Johns Hopkins men's soccer team erupted for four goals in the second half to shutout visiting Goucher, 4-0, in non-conference action Tuesday night.
 
How it Happened
• After being held at bay on nine shots in the first half, the Blue Jays scored three goals in just over 10 minutes to storm out to a 3-0 lead. Sophomore Aidan Dunphy put Hopkins on the board in the 48^th minute with a penalty kick after Goucher was whistled for a hand ball in the box.
• Nearly six minutes later, freshman Logan Falzarano took the ball away from a Gopher defender, dribbled into the box and down the end line. He attempted to pass the ball back to a teammate, but the ball hit off a defender and snuck inside the near post.
• In the 59^th minute, senior Brian Lenzer played a long ball 50 yards to junior Axel Whamond at the top of the box. Whamond volleyed the pass by Gopher goalie Jeff Castro and into the open next.
• Graduate student Nate Charendoff capped the scoring in the 72^nd minute off a nice individual effort. He took a pass on the left touchline, dribbled past several defenders and then scored on a low, right-footed shot from 15 yards out.
 
What it Means
• Hopkins improves to 9-0-2 all-time against Goucher, including 6-0-1 at Homewood Field.
• The Blue Jays push their season-opening unbeaten streak to 10 games (8-0-2). It is JHU's best start since 2017.
 
Inside the Box Score
• Dunphy's goal is his team-leading fifth of the season and his third game-winner. Whamond, who leads the team in assists, scored his first goal of the season.
• Senior James Ford made his first career start in the goal and was not forced to make a save in 78 minutes. Sophomore Drew Valsamedis played the final 12 minutes and did not face a shot on goal. Castro made seven saves in 81 minutes before giving way to Dylan Weston.
• Hopkins outshot Goucher, 20-2, and had a 10-0 advantage in corners.
 
Up Next
• Hopkins is back in action on Saturday, October 9 as Washington College visits Homewood Field. The Centennial Conference contest is slated for a 3:00 pm start.