The Stony Brook men’s soccer team catapulted to second place in the America East standing with a resounding 3-0 victory over the University of Maryland, Baltimore County at Retriever Soccer Park on Wednesday night.

Will Casey got things started early, finding the net in just the second minute of play. The sophomore intercepted a UMBC pass at the top of the penalty area and slammed it in for the tally that would go the distance.

Serigne Sylla (28′) and Raphael Abreu (74′) also scored for the Seawolves.

Stony Brook improves to 4-1-1 in America East play, two points out of first place. A win over Hartford in the conference finale on Sunday at LaValle Stadium (5 p.m.) coupled with a Boston University loss could give the Seawolves the regular season title and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

A win or a UMBC loss or draw grants Stony Brook a first-round bye in the America East playoffs.