Men’s soccer posts 7-0 victory over NIU

The University of Akron men’s soccer team (7-4-1) had its most dominant victory of the season Saturday, defeating Northern Illinois University by a score of 7-0. This victory also moved the Zips to first place in the MAC Conference with a record of 2-0.

The Zips scored early and often. Their first goal came at the three-minute mark when junior Sam Gainford put away his first goal of the season off an assist from freshman Skye Harter. Gainford would net his second goal of the match, and season, in the 27th minute when he scored another goal assisted by junior Stuart Holthusen.

It was a night of firsts for Akron, as four different players would go on to register their first career goals. Junior…