WORCESTER, Mass. – A career-high 15 saves from George Dixon IV helps propel the Assumption University men's soccer team to a 3-2 win over Southern New Hampshire University in Northeast-10 Conference action, Wednesday evening.

THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 3, Southern New Hampshire University 2
Records: Greyhounds (6-4-3, 4-2-3 NE10) | Penmen (7-4-3, 4-2-3 NE10)

HOW IT HAPPENED
Southern New Hampshire applied the pressure from the opening whistle, which would pay off in the eighth minute. Jose Saez crossed the ball to the back post, which was headed in by Nicolas Gonzalez, giving SNHU the early advantage. Ninety seconds later, the Greyhounds capitalized on a handball right outside the penalty box, as Johannes Sundgot curled in a free kick to tie the match at the 8:53 marker. Assumption took their first lead of the game in the 37^th minute, as Joey Bianco scored off a Sam Cardoza corner, making it 2-1 AU.
The score would remain 2-1 Assumption until the 75^th minute, as Cardoza served up a long pass to Gustaf Vilgot Albert, who drove home his team-leading seventh goal of the year. The Penmen got within one following a score in the 78^th minute from Luca Shubitidze, but the Greyhounds would hold on for a 3-2 win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• George Dixon IV recorded career-high 15 saves for the Blue and White.
• The Penmen outshot the Greyhounds 33-20, while either side had six corners.
• SNHU now leads the all-time series 21-3-4.

 
UP NEXT

• AU at Bentley, Saturday, October 22, 11:00 am
• SNHU vs. No. 1 Franklin Pierce, Saturday, October 22, 7:00 pm

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