Men’s soccer settles for tie with Trinity

Chandler Smith had an assist Saturday against Trinity. (Dean Denis Photography

WATERVILLE, Maine — After more than 80 minutes of scoreless play, Colby College and Trinity College combined for two goals in a span of 3:17 as the teams settled for a 1-1 overtime tie in NESCAC men’s soccer Saturday.

Colby moved to 2-3-1 overall and 1-2-1 in the league, while Trinity stands at 2-3-2 overall and 0-3-1 in conference play.

 

The Mules struck first on another big goal from senior co-captain Tim Stanton. He scored the overtime winner last Saturday in a 2-1 victory over Williams. Stanton once again scored off a corner kick, this time by Chandler Smith, at 81:09.

 

Cody Savonen tied the game at 1-1 when he took a pass from Mark Perrault for the equalizer.

Colby goalkeeper Dan Carlson stopped six shots, while Trinity’s Mateo Zabala made five saves.

Colby will play host to local rival Thomas College at Harold Alfond Stadium on Monday at 7 p.m. Trinity heads to Connecticut College for a league game at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Colby 1, Trinity 1, 2 OT

Trinity    0#1#0#0—1

Colby     0#1#0#0—1

 

Scoring summary

2nd half

C: Tim Stanton (Chandler Smith), 81:09

T: Cody Savonen (Mark Perrault), 84:26

Shots: Trinity 12, Colby 10. Corner kicks: Trinity 5, Colby 6. Goalies: Mateo Zabala (Trinity, 110:00, 1 GA, 5 saves); Dan Carlson (Colby, 110:00, 1 GA, 6 saves).