The Basics
• Score: #22 Johns Hopkins-3, Hampden-Sydney-1
• Records: JHU (1-0-0) • HSC (0-1-0)
• Location: Fredericksburg, VA • Battleground Turf
• The Short Story: The 22^nd-ranked Johns Hopkins men's soccer team opened the season with a 3-1 win over Hampden-Sydney Friday night at the UMW Classic.  
 
How it Happened
• Junior RJ Moore opened the scoring in the 15^th minute when he beat Gray Sutter on a one touch off a loose ball in front of the Tigers' goal. The lead lasted just 11 minutes as Jack Sweney scored on a deflection in the 26^th minute to knot the score at one.
• Junior Pablo Martinez then put the Blue Jays back on top, for good as it turned out, in the 54^th minute. Senior Liam Moylan sent the ball into the box and Martinez headed it past Sutter for the game-winner.
• Junior Nate Charendoff added an insurance goal in the 68^th minute to push the Blue Jays' lead to two. Senior Connor Jacobs crossed the ball in front of the goal and Charendoff was there to bury it.
 
What it Means
• Hopkins improves to 2-0-0 against Hampden-Sydney as the teams have met each of the last two years at the UMW Classic.
• The Blue Jays have won their last three season openers and are 5-3-4 under head coach Craig Appleby in season openers.
• Jacobs handed out his 12^th career assist and he is now tied for 17^th in program history.
 
Inside the Box Score
• Hopkins controlled the play and outshot Hampden-Sydney, 15-2, while holding a slight 6-5 advantage in corners.
• Junior Xander LeFevre finished with one save in earning the win, while Sutter made four saves for the Tigers.
 
Up Next
• Hopkins returns to action on Saturday, August 31 against host Mary Washington. The game is slated for a 5:00 pm start at the Battleground Grass Stadium.