Saint Joseph's Shuts Down Anna Maria, 4-0

PAXTON, Mass.— The Saint Joseph's College men's soccer team remained flawless in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play with a 4-0 shutout over the AMCATS of Anna Maria College on Monday afternoon.

With the win, the Monks improve to 11-1-3 overall and 6-0-0 in GNAC play, while Anna Maria falls to 2-9-1 overall and 1-4-1 in league competition. Saint Joseph's extends a program-record undefeated streak to 13 games and has not allowed an opponent to score in the last 835 minutes of play (the JWU goal on October 1st was an own goal).

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Monks scored their first goal of the game in the 15th minute and had plenty of opportunities to add to it in the first half, but many of their set-plays were intercepted by AMCAT defenders in the first half. Saint Joseph's still managed to outshoot the AMCATS 13-4, but the score remained 1-0 entering halftime.

The story changed in the second half as the Monks netted three goals in quick succession at the 53rd, 57th, and 64th minutes. The Saint Joseph's defense was flawless in the second half as they did not allow a single AMCAT shot.

SCORING

Brett Mattos (Mahopac, N.Y.) netted the game-winner in the 15th minute as he stuffed home a cross across the goal line from teammate Nicholas Borowski (Webster, Mass.).

In the second half, Mitchell Duncan (Sanford, Maine) gave a beautiful through-ball to Kartikeya Swarup (Delhi, India). Swarup drew out AMCAT goalkeeper Jonathan Alicea with a fake shot, dribbled past him, and beat an AMCAT defender to an unattended net for the tap-in goal.

Dalton Guamer (Corona, Calif.) netted a penalty kick in the 57th minute for the 3-0 lead before Swarup fed a cross from the right wing to the top of the 18-yard box, where Noah Robinson (Wappingers Falls, N.Y.) was waiting to place a high shot into the net.

GOALKEEPERS

Alicea made 10 saves in net for Anna Maria in his second start of the season. Monks keeper Blake Mullen (Manchester, Conn.) needed to make just one save in the complete-game shutout.

WHAT'S NEXT

Anna Maria is idle until Saturday when they travel to Suffolk for a 1:00 p.m. The Monks are also in action on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Norwich.

COURTESY OF ANNA MARIA SPORTS INFORMATION

Thomas Shuts Out Southern Maine 3-0

GORHAM, Maine –  Junior Tevin Reid (Dorchester, Mass./Bunker Hill) ran onto a well-played long ball from MacQuille Walker (Hamilton Parish, Bermuda/Berkeley Institute) in the sixth minute to score the game-winner as the Thomas College Terriers defeated the University of Southern Maine Huskies 3-0 in a non-conference men's soccer game Wednesday evening at Hannaford Field.

 

            With the win, Thomas improves its overall record to 6-3-1.  The Terriers have won five out of their last six games.  Southern Maine falls to 1-8-3 with the loss.

            Reid broke through for his fourth goal of the season with a well-time run onto a lofted ball from Walker. Walker sent the booming pass over the top of the Huskies' defense and Reid touched the ball once before beating USM sophomore goalkeeper Simon Hulbert (Bar Harbor, Maine/Mount Desert Island) to the far post.

            The Terriers remained in front of Southern Maine 1-0 before adding two more goals in the 31st and 34th minute.  Junior Kyle Fletcher (Monmouth, Maine) headed in his second goal of the season off of a cross from junior Jeffrey Nagy (Old Saybrook, Conn.) to double the Terrier advantage, and less than three minutes later sophomore Josh Emard (Lebanon, Maine/Noble) converted a penalty kick for the 3-0 final.

            Husky sophomore Yousif Altewaijry (Al Koubar, Saudi Arabia/Al Husson School) had Southern Maine's best opportunity for a goal in the 78th minute, receiving a flat ball across the box after a strong individual effort from Charlie Mull (Portland, Maine/Cheverus).  Altewaijry was one-on-one with Thomas senior goalkeeper senior Joakim Stearnas (Stockholm, Sweden/Bromma Gymnasium), but Stearnas came off of his line to make a big save to keep the clean sheet.

            Stearnas finished with three saves to earn the shut out and his third win of the season.  Hulbert made six saves in a strong effort. TC held a 19-11 advantage in shots and a 5-4 lead in corner kicks.
Southern Maine returns to action on Saturday (4:00 p.m.) when it travels to Plymouth State for a Little East Conference game. Thomas College returns to North Atlantic Conference action on Saturday (3:30 p.m.) when it travels to Green Mountain College.

Mules Edge Mariners in Overtime

Recap, photo courtesy of MMA

WATERVILLE, Maine – Maine Maritime Academy men's soccer fell to Colby College 2-1 in overtime, on Tuesday night in non-conference action.

Kyle Douglas put the Mules on the board early in the second half, breaking the scoreless standoff, on an unassisted strike.

Maine Maritime's Ike Doiron (Wilton, Maine) capitalized on a penalty kick opportunity at 61:25, beating Colby's keeper Stanley Clarke, to tie the game at 1-1.

Despite heavy offensive pressure late in the second half the Mariners could not break the draw and the game went to overtime.

The Mules used a free-kick opportunity to create traffic in front of the net and Jefferey Lin snuck a goal past Maine Maritime's keeper Marshall Spear (Rockport, Maine) to give Colby the victory.
Spear ended the evening with 12 saves in the setback, while Clarke stopped three shots in the win for the Mules.

The Mariners fall to 4-5-1 overall, while the Mules improve to 3-4-2 overall. Maine Maritime returns to action on Saturday at Husson University for a 7:30 p.m. North Atlantic Conference showdown.

Bowdoin Snaps Terriers' Five-Game Winning Streak

Recap, photo courtesy of Thomas College

BRUNSWICK, ME – The Thomas College men's soccer team snapped a five-game winning streak in a 2-1 double overtime loss to Bowdoin on Monday afternoon.

The defeat drops the Terriers to 5-3-1 (4-0 NAC) overall on the season while the win improves the Polar Bears to 5-2-2.

The score remained even in the first half with a lot of midfield play and the Terriers holding a 2-1 shot advantage.

Sophomore Adam LaBrie (Yarmouth, Maine / Yarmouth) broke open the scoring just 59 seconds into the first half when he headed in a crossing pass from Nawfal El-Antri (Dorchester, Mass. / Bunker Hill).  Bowdoin evened the score in the 55th minute as Ethan Ellsworth fired in a deep shot from the right side.

The game was decided late in the second overtime as Ellsworth sent in a crossing pass on a corner attempt.  Ely Spencer headed the pass into the net in traffic to give the Polar Bears a 2-1 victory.

Drew Martin (Berwick, Maine / SMCC) was given his first loss in goal for the Terriers, making two saves while Stevie Van Siclen earned the victory in goal for the Polar Bears, stopping five shots.

The Terriers will return to action on Wednesday, October 5, as they travel to the University of Southern Maine for a 4:00 p.m. non-conference matchup.

Eagles Defeat Beavers on the Road, 1-0

FARMINGTON, Maine — Husson University (2-3-2, 1-0-1) defeated University of Maine Farmington (2-5, 0-2) 1-0 in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) men's soccer action on Saturday afternoon at Leib Field.

Josh Bean lead the Eagles with six shots, while Miguel Caballero tallied five shots, three of which were on goal. Junior goalkeeper Cody Gross made four saves earning the win for the day. For the Beavers Kyle Dugas and Braden Maillet lead UMF with two shots each while goalkeeper Ronie Morales was credited for 11 saves.

The first half saw competitive action between both teams, but remained scoreless. Then in the 75th minute, Rod Ghanayem dished a grounder pass in the box to Cooper Antone, who fired a shot past UMF keeper Morales for the lead. The Eagles lead a solid defense the rest of the way to keep it a 1-0 contest.

"We played very well today, completely dominated from start to finish and got the three points we deserved," said head coach Gavin Penny, "I'm proud of the guys for staying patient and continuing to play our way. After knocking on the door all game, finally one went in. It was a great all around performance."

The Eagles make the quick trip to Brunswick to play Bowdoin College for non-conference action on September 25 at 2:00 p.m. The Beavers host Southern Maine on Wednesday September 28.

TERRIERS BLANK NOR'EASTERS 3-0 IN NON-CONFERENCE CONTEST

Photo, recap courtesy of UNE

BIDDEFORD, Maine -- Adam LaBrie scored in the first half, and the Thomas College Terriers added a pair of insurance goals after intermission on their way to a 3-0 non-conference men's soccer victory over the University of New England Thursday evening (Sept. 22) at Barbara J. Hazard Field.

With their third consecutive victory, the Terriers improved to 3-2-1, while the Nor'easters fell to 1-3-4.

LaBrie got Thomas on the board in the 17th minute, pushing home a low crossing pass from the left side by Willie Clemons. The Terrriers would double their lead in the 71st minute on a tally similar to LaBrie's in the first frame. This time Josh Emard was the recipient of a feed from the corner by London Steede-Jackson. Emard's one-timer into the back of the net was good for his fourth marker of the season. DJ Nicholas completed the scoring six minutes later, converting a pass from Tevin Reid. Steede-Jackson started the play and was credited with a secondary assist.

Goalkeeper Drew Martin came up with three saves to earn the shutout. He denied a blast from UNE co-captain Erik Holmqvist off a Nor'easter corner kick early in the second half to help preserve the shutout. Earlier in the first stanza, UNE had nearly tied the match at 1-1, but a header by Nick Paine was cleared away from the goal line by a Terrier defender.

Nate Delesdernier had nine saves for the Nor'easters, who host Eastern Nazarene College on Saturday (3:30 p.m.).

Next up for Thomas is road match at Husson University on Sept. 27.

Martin and Terriers Blank Nor'easters 3-0

Photo, recap courtesy of Thomas College

BIDDEFORD, ME – The Thomas College men's soccer team shutout the University of New England, 3-0, in a non-conference contest on Thursday night.

The Terriers earned their third straight victory as they improve to 3-2-1 (2-0 NAC) while the Nor'easters fall to 1-3-4.  Senior captain London Steede-Jackson (Hamilton Parish, Bermuda / Cedarbridge Academy) led the Thomas offense with two assists.

Sophomore Adam LaBrie (Yarmouth, Maine / Yarmouth) opened the scoring for the Terriers in the

Husson Men's Soccer Takes Down Colby, 2-1

BANGOR, Maine - Rod Ghanayem broke a 1-1 deadlock with his second goal of the season in the 45th minute to lift Husson past Colby College in non-conference action on Tuesday night at Boucher Field.

Colby (1-3-1) jumped on the board early when Jeffrey Rosenberg took a cross from Cam Clouse and lofted the ball into the left corner of the net as the Mules lead 1-0 at the 10:32 mark.

The game remained in favor of the Mules at 1-0 into the 27th minute before Husson's (1-3-2) Josh Bellomo unleashed a powerful shot into the upper corner of the net in the 28th minute for the equalizer.

The clinching score came at the 44:29 mark when Ian Lee took a shot that bounced off the goal post and deflected off Miguel Caballero to Ghanayem, who buried the game winner past the Mules' keeper to give the Eagles their first victory over the Mules in four years. The goal also provided first-year Head Coach Gavin Penny with the first collegiate victory of his career.

"I thought the guys were fantastic tonight," said Penny. "We really tried to impose our game on them and did a fantastic job to show great character after being down one goal to pull ourselves back into the game. I think the boys proved a point to themselves a little bit tonight, but I got to tip my hat off to the leadership team because they were absolutely fantastic and represented us well."

Cody Gross earned the win after registering one save in the net for the Eagles, while Dan Carlson and Stanley Clarke split time in the Mules' cage. They combined to make no saves.

Husson resumes North Athletic Conference play on Saturday when they travel to Maine-Farmington with a 12:00 p.m. kickoff. Colby returns to action on Saturday for a 2:00 p.m. home NESCAC contest with Trinity (Conn.).

Bowdoin, Bates Play to Mid-Week Draw in Men's Soccer

Levi Morant scored with under 11 minutes remaining to give Bowdoin the lead against Bates on Tuesday

BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin and Bates men's soccer teams exchanged goals in the final 11 minutes of regulation and ended in a 1-1 deadlock on Tuesday afternoon at Pickard Field.

The Polar Bears move to 3-1-1 (1-1-1 NESCAC) this season while the Bobcats stand at 2-2-2 (0-2-1 NESCAC) following today's match.

Match Highlights

• The teams traded great chances in the opening half, including a fantastic opportunity for Bates with under 18 minutes to go in the period. Eric Opoku came loose on the left side of the box and curved a hard shot towards the right post that was swept aside by Bowdoin's Stevie Van Siclen
• Bates' Robbie Montanaro returned the favor with 10:30 remaining in the half as a header by Bowdoin'sMoctar Niang seemed destined for the net, only to be punched out by the Bobcat netminder, sending the game scoreless into the half
• Bowdoin looked to secure the win with 10:31 left in regulation after a lengthy possession saw Ethan Ellsworth rifle a low, hard shot towards Montanaro. The Bates netminder made the initial stop, but the ball bounced loose in front where Levi Morant hammered home the rebound to give the hosts a 1-0 lead
• The Polar Bears were unable to secure the victory, though, as a backline miscommunication with under five minutes to go saw two Bowdoin defenders attempt to clear the ball unsuccessfully. The ball came to the foot of Nate Merchant, who punched home the game-tying tally with four minutes to go
• Neither team could find the game winner in the extra session as Bowdoin took the only shot of either overtime that was handled by Montanaro
• Bowdoin held a 13-11 edge in shots for the contest and 9-3 advantage in corner kicks
• Montanaro stopped seven shots for Bates while Van Siclen made five saves for Bowdoin
• Bowdoin remains undefeated against Bates in their last 18 meetings with the Bobcats, holding a 13-0-5 record during that span. Bates last defeated Bowdoin in 1999.

Up Next

• Bowdoin will travel to Middlebury for a 11:00 a.m. contest on Saturday
• Bates hosts Wesleyan on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in Lewiston

Bates Men's soccer plays Bowdoin to a 1-1 draw

Junior Nate Merchant scored his second goal of the year in Bates' 1-1 draw with Bowdoin on Sept. 20, 2016. (File photo by Phyllis Graber Jensen/Bates College)

BRUNSWICK, Maine -- Junior forward Nate Merchant scored in the 85th minute and the Bates men's soccer team earned a 1-1 draw with Bowdoin Tuesday afternoon at Pickard Field.

It's the second straight year the Bobcats (2-2-2, 0-2-1 NESCAC) have played the Polar Bears (3-1-1, 1-1-1 NESCAC) to a draw, with the two teams finishing last year's match in Lewiston scoreless.

Tuesday's match was scoreless at halftime but not without a couple of good scoring opportunities for both sides.

Bowdoin recorded six shots in the first half while Bates tallied four. Sophomore goalkeeper Robbie Montanaro (Belmont, Mass.) made three of his seven saves in the first half, including smothering two header attempts in the box by the Polar Bears.

In the 27th minute, first-year Eric Opoku (Accra, Ghana) broke free and shot the ball towards the right post, only to see Bowdoin goalkeeper Stevie Van Siclen make a spectacular save, keeping the match scoreless.

Throughout the match, Bowdoin got corner kick opportunities but the Bates defense led by junior Max Watson (Yarmouth, Maine) repeatedly prevented them from taking advantage. None of the Polar Bears' nine corner kicks on the afternoon resulted in scores.

But Bowdoin did get on the board first in the second half.

In the 79th minute, Ethan Ellsworth fired a hard shot from about 25 yards out that Montanaro deflected away from the goal. But the deflection went right to Levi Morant who blasted the ball into the top of the net to give Bowdoin a 1-0 lead.

In the 85th minute, Bates denied yet another Bowdoin corner opportunity and went on the counter attack. Senior forward Peabo Knoth (Portland, Maine) dribbed the ball into the box. A Bowdoin defender deflected it away from him but the ball went right to Merchant (Los Angeles, Calif.) who tallied his second goal of the season, tying him with Opoku for the team lead.

Merchant's goal also marks the first goal of the year for Bates in NESCAC play after previously being shutout by Hamilton and Tufts.

The match went to overtime and neither team recorded a shot in the first overtime period. The Polar Bears did threaten, tallying three of their nine corner kick opportunities on the afternoon in one two-minute stretch as time was winding down. But the first overtime period ended with the match still tied at one.

In the 109th minute of the match, in the second overtime period, Bowdoin's Austin Downing shot a ball hard on the ground that headed toward the goal. Montanaro went down to both knees and secured it for his seventh save of the afternoon, lying face down for a moment, breathing a sigh of relief.

The draw snaps a streak of seven straight wins in Brunswick for Bowdoin against the Bobcats.

Bates is back in action Saturday at 2:00 p.m. when they host Wesleyan at Russell Street Field.

Husson Men's Soccer Volunteers Their Time With Local Community

BANGOR, Maine — The Husson University men's soccer program took time out of their busy preseason schedule to volunteer for the local community this past week. All coaches and players were in attendance helping move items for a local yard sale.

The Yard Sale will be held this weekend August 26th and 27th from 8am to 5pm. It will be located at the Old Town Christian Fellowship (Old VFW Building) located at 64 South Water Street in Old Town, Maine. All proceeds made this weekend will benefit the Safe Families for Children at Redeeming Refuge.

Head Coach Gavin Penny gave us his thoughts on the team and volunteering, "I can't thank the guys enough to give up their time during such a busy period. Again, its the emphasis on the people it benefits and nothing to do with our program. We're just looking for opportunities to put others before ourself."

The Eagles will start their 2016 season with an away contest at Gordon on Friday September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. They will then host the 5th Annual Adidas Challenge Cup on Friday September 9th at 7:30 p.m. at Boucher Field.

Colby College Men’s soccer to have six night games in 2016

Evan Dwyer returns for the Mules. (Dean Denis Photography)

WATERVILLE, Maine — The Colby College men’s soccer team plays six of 15 regular season games at night during the 2016 season.

The Mules, under third-year head coach Ewan Seabrook, play three home night games and three road games. Colby plays non-league opponents St. Joseph’s College, Maine Maritime Academy, and University of New England in evening home games. The Mules also have a league road game at Bates College in the evening and non-league night games at Thomas College and Husson University.
Colby opens the season against St. Joseph’s on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 7:45 p.m. on Seaverns Field at Harold Alfond Stadium. The Mules entertain Tufts University on Saturday, Sept. 10, before playing five straight road games.

Colby begins October with the start of five straight home games. The Mules play two of the final three regular season games on the road, but avoid the long road trip to Hamilton College by hosting the Continentals on Saturday, Oct. 22.

The Mules will have two games over Colby’s Family Homecoming Weekend. The team entertains Wesleyan University on Saturday, Oct. 8, and then plays host to rival Bowdoin College on Sunday, Oct. 9.

Colby has either won or tied for the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin (CBB) title over the past two years.

2016 Colby Men’s Soccer Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 6, St. Joseph’s, 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 10, Tufts, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Thomas, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 17, at Williams, 12 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Husson, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 24, at Trinity, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 25, at Connecticut College, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1, Middlebury, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, Maine Maritime, 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 8, Wesleyan, 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 9, Bowdoin, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11, U. New England, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15, at Amherst, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22, Hamilton, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Bates, 8 p.m.

Bowdoin Men's Soccer Looks To Defend NESCAC Championship This Weekend

BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College men's soccer team will look to defend its league crown at the 2015 NESCAC Men's Soccer Championship this weekend hosted by Middlebury College.

Semifinal contests get underway when the host Panthers and eighth-seeded Wesleyan take the field on Saturday at 11 a.m. The second semifinal game features fourth-seeded Connecticut College versus sixth-seeded Bowdoin at 1:30 p.m. Advancing teams will meet for the NESCAC trophy on Sunday at noon with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.

• Video interview with senior Andrew Jones
• Complete NESCAC Championship Information

Defending conference champion Bowdoin is making its third straight semifinal appearance after defeating Tufts, 1-0, last Saturday. Senior Nabil Odulate (Ellicott City, Md.) provided the only goal of the game when he received a pass from junior Patrick Kearon (Royersford, Pa.) in the 25th minute, as the Polar Bears went on to notch their first NESCAC postseason win over the Jumbos in three opportunities. Bowdoin boasts the second-best scoring defense in the league, allowing only seven goals this season. Sophomore Stevie Van Siclen (Carlisle, Mass.) has played nearly every minute between the posts for the Polar Bears, registering a 0.43 goals against average and a .877 save percentage. Bowdoin has been no stranger to tight contests, as it has played in six double-overtime games. Four of those games ended in scoreless draws. Seniors Andrew Jones (Scarborough, Maine) and Connor Keefe (San Diego, Calif.) lead the squad with four goals each, as the Polar Bears have received goals from 12 other players.

The Camels earned their first postseason win at home in a dramatic 3-3, double-overtime draw versus fifth-seeded Williams after advancing on penalty kicks. Sophomore Graham Koval (Crested Butte, Colo.) netted the equalizer with six seconds remaining in regulation to send the game into overtime. Following a pair of scoreless frames, the advancing team was determined on penalty kicks, as Connecticut College came out on top, 4-2, after junior Pat Devlin (Washington Crossing, Pa.) scored the difference-maker. A pair of first-year players have energized the Camel offense as Mark Leon (Wrentham, Mass.) and Chris Lockwood (Glastonbury, Conn.) account for more than 43 percent of the teams' points. Leon has registered six goals and two assists for 14 points, while Lockwood has tallied five goals and three assists for 13 points. Junior Austin DaCunha (Brookfield, Conn.) has allowed 17 goals in 15 games for a 1.10 goals against average to go along with a .721 save percentage, as Connecticut College is making back-to-back semifinal appearances for the first time in program history.

Bowdoin won the only postseason meeting between the squads in the 2000 quarterfinals by the score of 2-0. On October 24, the Polar Bears scored two goals less than two minutes apart in the second half to defeat Connecticut College, 2-1.

All three games will be webcasted by the Northeast Sports Network (NSN) at nescac.nsnsports.net.

NCAA M. SOCCER: Falcons Clip Monks in GNAC Quarterfinal, 2-1 in OT

STANDISH, Maine – Junior Alex Zapata (Hamden, Conn.) scored 5:58 into overtime to lift sixth-seeded Albertus Magnus College (10-8-0) past #3 Saint Joseph’s College (11-7-1), 2-1, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Men’s Soccer Tournament Quarterfinal at Westerlea Way Field on Sunday afternoon.
 

THE LEAD
Saint Joseph’s grabbed an early lead when junior Johnny Thomas (Boston, Mass.) scored off a Jesse Ramirez (Dumont, N.J.) pass in the 13th minute and the 1-0 edge remained until the 70th minute, when Matt Mueller (Cheshire, Conn.) knotted the match with his fourth goal of the season.

 
Both teams had several chances to take the game in the final 15 minutes of play, but neither

Eagles shutout Green Mountain Eagles, 8-0

POULTNEY, Vt. – Husson University men's soccer team closed out its regular season campaign with an 8-0 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) win over Green Mountain on Sunday afternoon at Eagles Game Field.

Husson finishes the regular season with an 8-6-1 mark overall and a 5-4-0 conference record. Green Mountain slides to a 2-15-0 record with a 0-9-0 mark in conference play.

The hosts did their best to keep it a defensive battle through the first part of the opening half, but could not continue to thwart the attacking Husson offense.

Husson opened the scoring in the 18^th minute after Green Mountain was called for a foul. Stephen Berenyi took the ensuing free kick and deposited it into the upper portion of the net from 25 yards out.

Phil Frost extended the lead to 2-0 in the 27^th minute when he fired a shot from in close inside the near post after receiving a crossing pass from Josh Bean to convert on his 11^th marker of the year.

Berenyi scored his second of the game and sixth of the season after receiving the ball deep in the Eagles' final third. The senior took a deft touch to deke the goalie and clear space for himself before converting on his shot.

Mike Curtis pushed the lead to 4-0 for the visitors in the 37^th minute when he headed in a crossing pass from Bean to finish the first half scoring.

The visitors would continue to press in the second stanza adding four more goals. Curtis scored his second of the game and fourth of the year before Rod Ghanayem, Cam Libbey and Jimmy Fitzpatrick all notched a goal each.

Husson outshot the hosts 42-7 and held a 5-0 edge in corner kicks throughout the match.

Steven Paquette and Andrew Wicklund combined for the shutout for Husson each making one save. Samuel Nichols posted 11 stops en route to the loss for GMC.

Husson will await the final pairings for the NAC Championships to see who it will play in the opening round, while GMC will hang up its cleats for the year.

Husson Men's Soccer Earns NAC Championship Fourth Seed

Whitingham, VT - The defending North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Champions Husson University men's soccer team has earned the fourth seed in the upcoming NAC championship and will host a quarterfinal game on Sunday, November 1.

Thomas has earned the No. 1 seed for the 2015 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Men's Soccer Championship, which begins with quarterfinal matchups on campus sites Sunday, November 1.

The Terriers (12-4 overall) claimed the top seed in the conference tournament after posting an 8-1 record in NAC play and will earn a bye in Sunday's quarterfinal round. Second-seeded Castleton (13-5-1 overall, 8-1 NAC) will also earn a bye in the quarterfinals.

Colby-Sawyer (10-6, 8-1) claimed the No. 3 seed, while Husson (8-6-1, 5-4), New England College (11-7, 5-4), and UMaine-Farmington (5-9-3, 3-4-2) earned the No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6 seeds respectively to complete the six-team tournament field.

NAC predetermined tiebreaking procedures were used to seed teams with identical conference winning percentages.

Two quarterfinal contests will be played on Sunday, as No. 3 Colby-Sawyer will host No. 6 UMaine-Farmington and No. 4 Husson will host No. 5 New England College. Game times will be announced once determined.

Quarterfinal winners will advance to the semifinal round which will be played on Wednesday, November 4. Top-seeded Thomas will host the winner of the Husson vs. New England College quarterfinal, while No. 2 Castleton will host the winner of the Colby-Sawyer vs. UMaine-Farmington quarterfinal. Semifinal game times will be released at a later date.

Semifinal winners will square off for the conference championship on Saturday, November 7, at a time to be determined at the site of the higher seed.

The NAC Champion will receive an automatic berth to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship.

Click HERE for the Interactive Tournament Bracket.
Click HERE for the Printable Tournament Bracket.

2015 NAC MEN'S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Start times will be announced

Quarterfinals • Sunday, November 1
No. 6 UMaine-Farmington (5-9-3 overall, 3-4-2 NAC) at No. 3 Colby-Sawyer (10-6, 8-1) - TBA
No. 5 New England College (11-7, 5-4) at No. 4 Husson (8-6-1, 5-4) - TBA

Semifinals • Wednesday, November 4
4/5 winner at No. 1 Thomas (12-4, 8-1) - TBA
3/6 winner at No. 2 Castleton (13-5-1, 8-1) - TBA

Championship Match • Saturday, November 7
Semifinal Winners (at higher seed) - TBA - Video

Spartans Shutout Husson, 3-0

CASTLETON, Vt. – The Husson men's soccer team lost a critical North Atlantic Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon, losing to Castleton by a final score of 3-0.

The win moves the Spartans to 12-5-1 on the year, and places them at 7-1 in conference play on the year. Husson falls to 7-6-1 overall with the loss, moving to 4-4 in conference play.

Jake Tietgens and Blake Hart each tallied goals for Castleton, while Amir Pasic recorded 10 saves in his eighth shutout victory of the season.

Castleton jumped out to an early lead when Hart sent a ball into the box that Tietgens guided into the back of the net with his chest to put the Spartans up 1-0 in the 12th minute. Tietgens would later return the favor, setting up Hart for the Spartans' second goal. Tietgens carried the ball down the left wing before sending it into the box to a streaking Hart, who buried a header past the Eagles' netminder to put Castleton up 2-0. Just minutes later, Castleton went up 3-0 before the end of the first half when Paul Phillips ripped a shot from 25 yards out that deflected off the head of a Husson defender and into the back of the net for an own goal.

Both defenses turned up the pressure in the second half, as the game went scoreless following the break. Castleton got just three shots in the second half, while Husson tallied four shots. The Eagles held a slight shot advantage in the contest overall, edging Castleton 13-12.

In net, Pasic tallied his NAC-leading eighth shutout of the season for Castleton, making 10 saves in the victory.Cody Gross was charged with the loss, stopping three out of six shots he faced in the first half before being relieved by Steven Paquette.

Husson is back in action tomorrow when they travel to Green Mountain for their final game of the regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. The Spartans are back on the pitch tomorrow afternoon when they host Maine Maritime in their final game of the regular season. Game time is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

NCAA M. SOCCER: Saint Joseph’s Falls Short at Lasell, 2-0

NEWTON, Mass. – Lasell men’s soccer senior Conor Fitzgerald (Marshfield, Mass.) scored two second-half goals to stun the Monks of Saint Joseph’s (Maine) 2-0 in a crucial Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) matchup on Wednesday afternoon at Taylor Field. The Lasers improve to 3-10 overall and 3-5 in the GNAC, while the Monks drop to 10-5-1 this season and 5-3 in conference play.
 
After both teams played to a scoreless first half, the Lasers applied immediate pressure on the Monks’ defensive line. Senior Nick Liquori (Westfield, Mass.) sprinted up the right flank and took a touch inside, where he found Fitzgerald on the pass. Fitzgerald then took a one-time shot to the lower left corner of the net to put the home team up 1-0 in the 54th minute.
 
Liquori continued to have an offensive presence in St. Joe’s defensive end, as he wound up for a long

Terriers stun Husson, 3-2

WATERVILLE, Maine - Thomas College overcame a two-goal, second-half deficit to defeat Husson, 3-2, at Smith Field in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) action on Saturday.

Josh Emard scored the game-winner for Thomas (10-4, 6-1 NAC) with 2:14 to play off an assist from Tre Ming.

Husson (7-4-1, 4-2 NAC) opened the scoring in the 28th minute on a goal by Phil Frost. After receiving a pass from Josh Bean inside the 18, Stephen Berenyi found the foot of Frost, who drove a shot past Thomas goalkeeper Joakim Sternas for the 1-0 lead.

The Terriers had a pair of chances late in the first half off of free kicks, the first was wide left by Kyle Fletcher, while the second, off the foot of Ming, slammed hard into the crossbar.

The Eagles netted their second of the game six minutes into the second half. Frost scored his second on a header off a throw-in by Bean.

Facing a two-goal deficit, Thomas picked up the tempo offensively. The emotional intensity of the match also picked up, eventually leading to cautions to both Ming and Frost in the 76th minute.

The Terriers finally broke through in the 84th minute as Adam LaBrie beat a diving Gross to his left side. Ming was credited with the assist. LaBrie added a second goal three minutes later, knotting the score at 2-2 off an assist from London Steede-Jackson.

Just 54 seconds passed between the restart and LaBrie's second goal and Emard's game-winner.

Thomas finished with a 19-7 edge in shots and a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks. LaBrie led all players with five shots, while DJ Nicholas added four for the Terriers. Frost and Cam Libbey had two shots each for Husson.

The Eagles return to the pitch Tuesday, October 20, when they host University of Maine at Farmington at Boucher Field. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.

Bowdoin Men's Soccer Collects Senior Day Win Over Hamilton

BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin men's soccer team rode a pair of first half goals to its second conference victory, downing visiting Hamilton 2-0 on Saturday afternoon.

The Polar Bears (6-3-2, 2-3-2 NESCAC) collect their second consecutive win while handing the Continentals (5-7-0, 2-6-0 NESCAC) their third straight loss.
How It Happened

• Cedric Charlier stole the ball in the right corner of Hamilton's defensive end and slipped a quick pass to Connor Keefe inside the box. Keefe fed Andrew Jones with another small touch which allowed Jones space to arc a shot inside the left post for the 1-0 lead 23:51 into the game.
• Sam Ward served Nick DiStefano with a long ball from the midfield down the left line, setting up DiStefano behind the defense. The sophomore carried into the box for a one-on-one with Hamilton keeper Harris Pollack and found the far right side of the net to double Bowdoin's lead with 2:30 remaining in the half.
• Bowdoin and Hamilton traded shots to open the second frame, but neither team was able to direct the ball on net and challenge the keepers.
• The Continentals' most promising scoring opportunity came with under seven minutes remaining as Zack Becker offered up a shot from the left side that required Stevie Van Siclen to make a stop.
• Bowdoin outshot Hamilton by an 8-4 margin with the Continentals holding a slide 4-3 edge in corner kicks.
• Van Siclen made one stop for Bowdoin as Pollack made one save for Hamilton.

Up Next

• Bowdoin returns to action Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. as the Polar Bears take on Colby.
• Hamilton travels to Williams on October 21 for a 3:00 p.m. NESCAC contest.