Box Score 
The Basics:
- Score: Saint Michael's 4, Assumption 3
- Location: Manchester, N.H. - Melucci Field (2016 Catholic Cup – hosted by Saint Anselm)
- The Lead: The Assumption College men's soccer team fell to Saint Michael's College 4-3, in the season opener this evening on day one of the 2016 Catholic Cup.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Saint Michael's junior Adrian Diaz scored 16 minutes into the game on a free kick from 35 yards out to give the Purple Knight's a one goal lead.
- Later on in the first half, Saint Michael's increased its lead to 2-0 as sophomore forward Cole McIntire corralled a rebound and fired it into the top corner of the net. Freshman goalkeeper Brian Murray (Camas, Wash./Camas) made the initial stop on a leaping save to keep the header from reaching the net.
- Assumption cut the lead in half when senior midfielder Matt Gilson (Cumberland, R.I./Mount Saint Charles Academy) beat two defenders on the top of the box and sent his shot sailing into the top right corner.
- Saint Michael's wasted no time in responding as the Purple Knights scored less than two minutes later as McIntire deposited his second goal of the game on an assist by senior Aaron DaCosta.
- Hounds' freshman forward Jason Lages (Edgartown, Mass./Martha's Vineyard Regional) potted his first and second collegiate goal in the second half to tie the game up at three goals apiece. Lages buried a header for his first goal on a cross from senior defender Stephen Lauria (Dix Hills, N.Y./Half Hollow Hills West) that slipped under the keeper. Lages then tied the game in the 78th minute he controlled the ball on the top of the box and sent a low hard shot into the bottom corner of the net.
- The Purple Knights wouldn't be denied as freshman Justin D'Orlando scored the game winning goal in the 81st minute.
BEHIND THE NUMBERS:
- Assumption's Brian Murray made his first career start in net today, finishing the game with two saves.
- Assumption's Jason Lages also made his first collegiate start, netting a pair of goals in his debut.
- Both teams recorded 11 shots and six shots on goal.
EARLIER IN THE TOURNAMENT:
- In game one of the tournament, Stonehill College and Saint Anselm College faced off as the Skyhawks came away with the 4-0 victory. Stonehill erupted for three goals in the span of six minutes in the first half to jump out to a comfortable lead. Junior forward Adam Branco led the Skyhawks with two goals on the day.
UP NEXT:
- The Hounds are back in action tomorrow at noon as Assumption takes on Saint Anselm in the consolation game of the 2016 Catholic Cup.
STAY CONNECTED:
- For the latest on Assumption College Athletics, follow the Hounds via social media on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. For more information, contact the Office of Athletic Communications at 508-767-7240.
- Fans can also sign up for email updates and text message alerts for the men's soccer team and all of the other 23 Assumption varsity sports by clicking here.
