MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Assumption University men's soccer team surrendered two first-half goals as Saint Anselm College picked up a 3-0 Northeast 10 Conference win Wednesday afternoon at Melucci Field.
THE BASICS
Score: Saint Anselm College 3, Assumption University 0
Records: Greyhounds (5-4-2, 2-2-1 NE10) | Hawks (5-6-0, 2-3-0 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption generated the first sustained pressure of the afternoon, earning a pair of corner kicks while
Evan Fletcher recorded two shots through the opening 19 minutes. Saint Anselm broke through in the 21st minute, then added another just 27 seconds later to take a 2-0 lead into halftime.
The Greyhounds came out aggressive in the second half, as
Cody Holbert put a shot over the crossbar before
Evan Conceicao forced a save in the 61st minute. Less than a minute later, Fletcher nearly cut the deficit in half, but his attempt struck the crossbar.
Assumption continued to push forward, with Conceicao and Holbert each generating additional opportunities. Holbert put another attempt on target in the 79th minute, while Fletcher followed with a shot just over the crossbar.
Saint Anselm added its final goal in the 84th minute to secure the 3-0 decision.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Federico Foganio recorded five saves in goal for the Greyhounds.
- Saint Anselm outshot Assumption 17-10, while both sides had five corners.
- The Hawks now lead the all-time series 40-19-4.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at American International College, Saturday, October 10, 4:00 pm.
- Saint Anselm vs. Saint Michael's College, Saturday, October 10, 1:00 pm
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