Mattie Mrlik assisted on the game-winner, scored by fellow freshman Henrik Olsson in the first half, before finding the back of the net himself in the second, thanks to an assist from Desmond Curran.
"(The freshmen) have worked hard," coach Andy Jennings said. "Both Henrik and Mattie did well…. We're pleased, and kids coming off the bench did a great job."
Vassar extended its lead to 3-0 with a Jose Novas goal, courtesy of Alex Gonzales.
The Brewers maintained possession throughout the contest, outshooting the Soaring Eagles, 18-5. Freshman goalkeeper Will Marment earned the win for Vassar (6-1-1) with one save in his first start, while Haruka Okamoto took the loss for Elmira (2-2-1) with six saves through 83 minutes. Michael Bryant played the remaining seven minutes in the cage for the Soaring Eagles, who came into the contest having won or drawn their three previous games.
Looking at each goal, the Brewers opened up scoring in the 20th minute. Mrlik popped up a header-pass to Olsson, who struck his first goal on the year into the far corner from inside the six. The Brewers took a 1-0 lead into the break before coming out even more focused in the second half.
"I thought we came out a little slow, but everyone supported each other and we got through," Mrlik said. "We played well as a team in the second half and started connecting passes really well."
About 10 minutes into the new period, Curran crossed left into the box for Mrlik to head his team-leading fourth goal of the season straight back into the net. The Brewers earned even more breathing room in the 74th minute. Gonzales bent a low cross to Novas, who buried his third goal of the year into the near post.
Vassar looks to build upon this victory heading into conference play, which begins Saturday, Sept. 24 at Skidmore College. Kickoff from Wachenheim Field is set for 2 p.m.
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