WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Eckerd men's soccer team fell to Palm Beach Atlantic by a score of 3-0 on Saturday evening on the road.

Palm Beach Atlantic opened the scoring in the 24th minute before adding another goal just over two minutes later to take a 2-0 advantage. The Sailfish added an insurance goal in the 75th minute to seal the victory.

The Sailfish generated the first scoring opportunity in the seventh minute, but Duran van Woerkom made the save. Sebastian Schmalbach recorded Eckerd's first shot in the 15th minute, sending his attempt wide right.

PBA broke through at the 23:23 mark before doubling its advantage at 25:55. Van Woerkom made another stop in the 29th minute to prevent a third goal.

Eckerd looked to respond late in the opening half, with Marcio Costa generating a pair of shots in the 34th and 43rd minutes. Aaron Ristorcelli put an attempt on frame in the 45th minute, but his shot was saved as the Tritons entered halftime trailing 2-0.

The Tritons increased their offensive pressure in the second half, producing seven shots after taking four in the opening 45 minutes. Schmalbach sent an attempt high in the 53rd minute before forcing a save in the 58th. Monty Clark also generated a shot during that stretch.

Eckerd continued searching for an opening as Gavin Spuler and Carlos Lugo recorded attempts in the 70th and 72nd minutes. The Sailfish extended their lead in the 75th minute following a corner kick.

Costa generated two late opportunities, sending a shot high in the 85th minute before putting an attempt on target in the final seconds, but the Tritons were unable to break through.

Costa paced Eckerd with four shots, while Schmalbach followed with three. Van Woerkom finished with five saves in goal.

Eckerd will close out its season on Wednesday vs. Trinity (Fla.).