The men's soccer team defeated York College, 3-0, on Saturday afternoon at Randall's Island. The Bloodhounds improve to 5-4 and remain unbeaten in CUNYAC at 4-0. The Cardinals drop to 1-8 and 0-3 in conference play. 

Ten minutes into the first half, freshman Nicholas Towler scored his first collegiate goal off a corner kick. Approximately 20 minutes later, sophomore Michael DeMarco found the back of the net on a pass from freshman Mergim Mehmeti. At the half, John Jay outshot York by a margin of 16-5. Senior Alexandros Taliotis made four saves. 

In the 47th minute, freshman Mark Shnadshteyn scored for his team-leading eighth tally of the season. Freshman Nadder Munassar was credited with the assist. John Jay's defense and three goalkeepers held on for the shutout. Freshman Steven Towler recorded four saves. 

Shnadshteyn and freshman James Haddad finished with a game-high seven shots each. 

The Bloodhounds face Baruch College on Wednesday, October 4, at 6:00 pm at Randall's Island Field 10.