YORK, Neb. – The York University men's soccer team cruised to a 7-1 victory over Bethany Wednesday afternoon.

The Panthers are now 9-3-1 on the season, including 6-1-1 in KCAC action.

The high-octane offense got going just 3:32 into the match and never looked back. After a foul in the box, Tim Schafer hammered home the penalty kick for a 1-0 advantage.

In the 15^th minute of play, Alex Hulme found Asaph Achero for a two-goal margin. Schafer continued his outstanding day at the 17:02 mark. He received a pass from Franco Pablot and promptly found the back of the net for a 3-0 lead.

York extended the margin to 4-0 in the 31^st minute of play. Finlay Lee converted a shot into the team's next score. Both James McAlister and Tristan Grommen were credited with assists on the play. The Panthers held the 4-0 lead entering the second period.

Pablot notched his second assist of the day in the 47^th minute as Lee netted his second score of the afternoon.

Four minutes later, Joao Vitor Tavares found Achero for a 6-0 lead. In the 62^nd minute, Tavares tacked on the final score for the home team.

The visitors broke through with a goal at the 62:43 mark for the final tally.

For the match, York held a 28-9 edge in shots, including a 13-5 margin in shots on goal. The Panthers earned six corner kicks.

Achero, Lee and Schafer had two goals apiece in the victory. Pablot dished out a pair of assists in the win.

The Panthers return to action Saturday when they host the University of Saint Mary at 2:30 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at Yorkpanthers.com.