ST. PETERSBURG – Sebastian Schmalbach netted four goals as the Eckerd men's soccer team cruised to a commanding 12-0 victory over Trinity (Fla.) on Wednesday evening at Johnson Field.

The Tritons wasted little time taking control, as Schmalbach opened the scoring in the eighth minute. Carlos Lugo doubled Eckerd's advantage in the 26th minute off an assist from Lucas Quinones before Schmalbach struck again just five minutes later.

Eckerd continued its offensive surge in the 35th minute when Reece Witt found the back of the net following a feed from Landon Gray. Brad Flick added another goal with just four seconds remaining in the opening half, sending the Tritons into the break with a 5-0 advantage.

The Tritons picked up right where they left off after halftime, as Ara Scarpaci scored just 93 seconds into the second stanza off an assist from Jace Henriques. Tristan Bassette extended the lead in the 64th minute following a feed from Connar MacKay before Gavin Spuler added another tally in the 71st minute, assisted by Henriques.

Flick recorded his second goal of the evening in the 79th minute off a pass from Tatum Fain. Schmalbach completed his hat trick just over two minutes later before Ryan McDowell added a goal in the 87th minute. Schmalbach capped the scoring with his fourth goal of the contest in the 90th minute.

Eckerd dominated possession and offensive opportunities throughout the evening, out-shooting Trinity 32-1, including a 22-1 advantage in shots on goal.

Schmalbach led the offensive charge with four goals on seven shots, while Flick added two goals. Six additional Tritons found the back of the net, while Henriques and Fain each dished out two assists.

Tanner Kaya and Wesley Grunau split time in goal, combining for the shutout, with Grunau recording one save.