WILMINGTON, N.C. - Appalachian State University men's soccer earned their fifth shutout of the season, as sophomore defender Patrick Harrow scored in the 24^th minute to give the Mountaineers the 1-0 victory over Binghamton Friday evening at the UNCW Soccer Stadium.

With the win over the Bearcats in the first ever meeting between the teams, the Apps improve to 4-1-1 on the season, as the Bearcats drop to 2-4.

After a back-and-forth start in the first half, Binghamton committed a foul outside the 18-yard box. Harrow took the free kick and scored off the post, past BU's goalkeeper Stefano Frantelizzi. For Harrow, it was his first collegiate goal of his career.

The backline continued to shine, as the Bearcats fired 13 shots for the match, including five on goal. Senior Lee Williams saved the match in the 81^st minute when he cleared a shot by Binghamton's Steven Celeste that beat senior goalkeeper, Danny Free.

 Free earned his third victory of the season, totaling five saves for the match. The junior has allowed just one goal and 13 saves in five matches this season.

"The defense has been a rock for us," head coach Matt Nelson said. "Not just the backline, but the entire team was organized and worked hard all night. We created opportunities, just have to put them away. We will work on that."

The Black and Gold fired 10 shots in the match, including three that troubled Frantelizzi. Harrow, along with sophomore Stanley Broaden and freshman Mason McCarter, recorded shots on goal

The Mountaineers will be back in action in the final day of the UNCW Hilton Garden Inn Classic against Saint Mary's. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m.