Matthews’ goal downs DePaul
Red Storm leave Chicago with 3 points and first conference win KYLE FITZGERALD Staff Writer The St. John’s men’s soccer team followed up their win against Columbia last Wednesday with a 2-0 shutout victory at DePaul on Saturday. ST. JOHN’S
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The Red Storm (7-1-3, 1-1-0) did not waste any time as they had an opportunity to score as early as the third minute when freshman Jordan Rouse’s shot hit the top of the crossbar and landed out of play. Senior Andres Vargas continued to build up momentum for the Johnnies as the forward took four shots in the first fourteen minutes of the game, testing DePaul goalkeeper Eric Sorby. “We had a lot of chances in the first half and even the second half, but their goalie made some good saves,” said St. John’s head coach Dr. Dave Masur. Sorby could not keep up with the constant shots from the Red Storm and eventually let one slip by him in the 18th minute after a chip from junior midfielder Nick Matthews, giving the Johnnies a 1-0 lead. However, the Red Storm were not satisfied with a one
goal lead. They continued to attack and fatigue DePaul’s (3-6-1, 0-2-0) defense and forced the goalkeeper to come up with a number of saves. Continuing his positive form, Vargas sent a shot past Sorby in the 36th minute. Freshman Brandon Savino assisted Vargas, which was his second helper of the game. “Andres is probably one of our utmost strongest and quickest players,” said Masur. “If we get him good plays he can put them away.” The second half was similar to the first, except for the fact that the St. John’s offense was unable to add to their two goals. Their closest opportunity came in the 85th minute when a foul in the goalie box set up a penalty kick for the Johnnies. Daniel Herrera stepped up to take the kick, but his shot was denied by the Demons’ goalkeeper. Junior goalkeeper Rafael Diaz only had to make one save throughout the entire 90 minutes of Saturday’s game. This was his fifth cleen sheet of the year. St. John’s travels back home to host the Villanova Wildcats (7-2-1, 0-0-1) on Wednesday evening. The Red Storm will look to improve their Big East record while the Wildcats are searching for their first conference win of the season.
Sophomore center back Tim Parker of the men’s soccer team was named the Big East Defensive Player of the Week after commanding a Red Storm backline that conceded one goal on nine total shots during their two vicotires last week. Freshmen goalkeeper Ellen Conway of the women’s soccer team was named the Big East Rookie of the Week after keeping two clean sheets this weekend in victories over conference opponents Rutgers and Seton Hall.
Men’s golf finishes second at MacDonald Cup The St. John’s men’s golf team were runners up at the MacDonald Cup, its third tournament of the season. Pat Wilson, Jeremy Quinn and Ryan McCormick all recorded team lows of 71(+1) en route to the team’s second place finish. TORCH PHOTO/KRISTEN FARMER
Senior Andres Vargas has three goals this season.
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The 39th Ryder Cup will go down in history for a number of reasons, the biggest being the United States’ collapse on the final day at Medinah Country Club, blowing a 10-6 lead to team Europe, who eventually won 14 ½ to 13 ½. However, St. John’s University will remember this year’s Ryder Cup for the performance of Keegan Bradley, a 2008 graduate from the College of Profes-
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Keegan Bradley reacts at the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club.
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sional Studies. Bradley finished the competition with a 3-1 record, his lone loss coming in his final match to world number one, Rory Mcllroy. He was the first rookie to win his first three matches at the event since 1995. Bradley quickly became a crowd favorite at Medinah, inducing tremendous roars of approval after his animated celebrations after each put he sank. Bradley’s vivacity also took the media by storm. His passion for the competition mixed with a strict, red, white and blue-only wardrobe, granted him a
large following. Media outlets across the country highlighted his yelps of joy while celebrities took to their Twitters to applaud the St. John’s alum. Bradley was paired with veteran Phil Mickelson at the competition. Mickelson’s experience mixed with Bradley’s youthful zest made for one of the most lethal pairings at the event as the duo only trailed for three out of a possible 44 holes. Despite the fact that team USA failed to win the Cup, Bradley left an indelible mark on the competition and the golfing world as a whole. Many believe the former Johnnie to be the future face of American golf. A native of Woodstock, Vermont, Bradley was a member of the St. John’s golf team during his four-year tenure at the school, before turning professional in 2008. He won his first major championship during his rookie season at the 2011 PGA Championship.
The Red Storm will next take to the course on Oct. 19 in the Mission Inn Classic in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla.
Blowin’ in the Wind
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This past week was so special. I feel for our captain. He deserved a victory. Was an inspiration to us all. He will always be captain to me.
-Keegan Bradley praising United States captain Davis Love III after the Ryder Cup.
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Headin’ this Way Red Storm home games
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Villanova Cincinnati
Women’s Soccer: Oct. 7
Pittsburgh
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