LEBANON, Ill. - The Yellow Jackets secured a statement victory with a 1-0 road win over No. 4 McKendree at Leemon Field.
 
Michael Catanzarite broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute. The senior forward finished with a team-high five shots including three on frame.
 
Goalkeeper Eben Dewhurst made three saves and the Cedarville back line held firm throughout the contest, recording their second straight shutout.
 
The Jackets generated 11 shots overall, five on goal, while holding the Bearcats to just six shots and three on target.
 
Quotable: Head Coach Brett Faro
"Today was a really good team effort! McKendree is a very good program and (Head Coach) Scott (Gyllenborg) has done a great job with them. They're disciplined and organized. We knew it would be a challenge. I thought our team fought well together all day. We're excited to get back to work Monday and keep working to get better."
 
Stinger Notes:

• Cedarville evened the all-time series at 1-1-1 vs. the Bearcats.
• The Jackets last started a season with back-to-back shutouts in 2022 when they opened with three straight clean sheets.
• Dewhurst registered his fifth career shutout in goal.
• Catanzarite, who missed the entire 2024 season with an injury, netted his fifth career goal as a Yellow Jacket.
• CU begins the home season on Sept. 11 by hosting Lee.

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