Amherst Tops Men's Soccer in 1-0 Decision

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AMHERST, Mass. – After opening with over 80 minutes of scoreless play, the Amherst men's soccer team came away with the 1-0 win over Bowdoin on Saturday afternoon.  

The Jeffs (2-0, 1-0 NESCAC) revenge last year's NESCAC Championship final loss to Bowdoin (1-1, 0-1 NESCAC), who captured the 2014 title in a penalty kick shootout victory over Amherst a year ago.

How It Happened

• Amherst outshot Bowdoin 6-2 in the opening half, forcing Bowdoin keeper Stevie Van Siclen to make one save to preserve the deadlock.
• The Jeffs held a 3-1 edge in corner kicks through the opening 45 minutes, and ended the game with a 6-3 advantage.
• Cameron Bean broke the scoreless duel off a feed from Jackson Lehnhart 80:54 into the match.
• First-year CJ Masterson took a team-high three shots for Bowdoin. Cedric Charlier took a pair of shots, including one on goal.
• Van Siclen made three saves for Bowdoin, one more than his counterpart Thomas Bull stopped for Amherst.

Up Next

• Bowdoin hosts Wesleyan on September 19 at 12:00 p.m. in a return to NESCAC action. The game will be the Polar Bears' home opener.
• Amherst travels to Western New England for a midweek game on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.