BALTIMORE, Md. – The FDU Knights (3-0-1, 0-0) took on the UMBC Retrievers (2-1-1, 0-0) resulting in a 1-0 victory for the Burgundy and Blue.

With the ball being kicked around a crowded box, junior forward Matt Giraldo put the Knights ahead 1-0 in the 28^th minute. 
 
At the end of the first half the Knights and Retrievers were even with four shots each, but FDU led with three shots on goal in comparison to UMBC's one. 
 
In the second half, the Knights and Retrievers remained equal with four shots each. FDU lead the day with five shots on goal over UMBC's loan one shot on goal all game.
 
The Knights' early lead from a goal off the foot of Giraldo held for the entirety of the game giving them a 1-0 win over the Retrievers. 
 
This marked graduate student goalkeeper Spencer King's second shutout of the season. 
 
"A performance to remember for our guys today," said head coach Jaymee Highcock. "We played a very talented UMBC team, in a very hostile environment. We had to adjust our press and defensive shape quickly before the start of the game and our guys showed good tactical understanding. We showed great character and personality today. I am extremely proud of the staff and this squad of players. We now rest, recover, and prepare for another away game."
 

WHAT'S NEXT

The Knights will continue a four-game road stint on Thursday, September 5 when they face Dartmouth in Hanover, N.H. Kick-off is set for 5 p.m. and you can stream all the action on ESPN+. 

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