The Basics
• Score: #13 Johns Hopkins-3, NC Wesleyan-0
• Records: JHU (2-0-0) • NCWC (0-2-0)
• Location: Fredericksburg, VA • Battleground Athletic Complex
• The Short Story: The 13^th-ranked Johns Hopkins men's soccer team got goals from three different players in a 3-0 win over NC Wesleyan at the Mary Washington Soccer Classic Saturday.  
 
How it Happened
• Hopkins wasted no time in taking the early lead as freshman Herson Morales scored what proved to be the game-winner just 1:47 into the contest. Senior Gerrit Church one-touched a pass to Morales, who beat Julian Bergman for his first career goal. Less than a minute later, the game was interrupted by lightning and a delay of two hours followed.
•  Cole Rosenberger doubled the Blue Jays' lead in the 33^rd minute when he converted a penalty kick after sophomore Ben Bae was fouled in the box. It was the senior defender's first goal since October 31, 2015.
• The Battling Bishops had a chance to cut the deficit in half when they drew a penalty kick in the 49^th minute. Sheriff Secka's shot missed the goal wide however and NC Wesleyan remained off the board.
• Sophomore Jonathon Brown capped the scoring in the 87^th minute when he outran his defender, collected a pass from classmate Liam Creedon and slotted a shot to the far post.  
 
What it Means
• Hopkins improves to 2-1-1 all-time against NC Wesleyan and earns its first win in the series since September 10, 1994.
 
Inside the Box Score
• Hopkins outshot NC Wesleyan, 17-10, including a 9-4 advantage in the first half. Hopkins also had a 7-2 advantage in corners.
• Sophomore Xander LeFevre finished with two saves to earn his first career shutout.
 
Up Next
• Hopkins opens the home portion of its schedule on Wednesday, September 5. The Blue Jays play host to the Frostburg State Bobcats at 7:00 pm at Homewood Field.