CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland State opened the 2022 campaign with a 4-0 shutout of Canisius on Thursday evening on Krenzler Field. Tonight, was the first season-opening victory since 2017 against Robert Morris, 3-1.

THE GAME
The Vikings couldn't have asked for a better start as Jannis Schmidt capitalized on a giveaway in the back to make it 1-0 just 44 seconds into the contest. In the 12th minute, Kyle Folds scored his goal in a Viking uniform off a corner from Pablo Kawecki.

Bojan Kolevski extended the advantage to 3-0 in the 20th minute, scoring off a through ball from Albert Portas. Five minutes later, Kawecki found the back of the net off a through ball from Nick McCausland as the lead stood at 4-0.

Cleveland State went into the half leading 4-0 while holding a 15-3 edge in shots.

The second half went scoreless as the Vikings held a 5-2 advantage in shots.

Max Kasputis made his first career appearance in goal, starting the contest and making a save for the victory. Ryan Poling also made his debut in net, playing the final six minutes.  Kolevski finished with seven total shots and three on target.

UP NEXT
The Vikings hit the road on Monday evening to face former Horizon League member, UIC at 8 p.m.