BOCA RATON, Fla. – Palm Beach Atlantic scored four first half goals in a 6-1 victory over the Delta State University men's soccer team on Saturday in the final game of the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Men's Soccer Classic at Bobby Campbell Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:Final: Palm Beach Atlantic 6, Delta State 1
Records: Palm Beach Atlantic (5-0), Delta State (0-3)
Location: Bobby Campbell Stadium | Boca Raton, Fla.
Series: Palm Beach Atlantic leads 2-0
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HOW IT HAPPENED:- The Sailfish opened the scoring 39 seconds into the match when Cleef Desir scored from close range.
- Following a weather delay, PBA struck three more times in the opening 45 minutes, scoring in the 18th, 20th and 24th minutes.
- Trailing 5-0 following an own goal, Brock Hollier scored DSU's only goal of the match in the 64th minute off an assist from Ryan Pickup.
- PBA wrapped up the scoring with an 83rd minute goal by Lucas DaSilva.
- Jonathan Hilton saved nine shots by the Sailfish.
STAT OF THE GAME:- DSU was outshot 23-4. The Sailfish had 15 shots on goal.
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:- Hollier's goal was the third of his career and the first that was not a match-winner.
UP NEXT:- The Statesmen open Gulf South Conference play on Wednesday, Sept. 16 when they host rival Mississippi College. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.