Courtesy of GoGriffs.com The Canisius men’s soccer team played to a 1-1 double overtime draw in its first MAAC game of the season Saturday evening against Rider. The teams would go scoreless in the first half of play with Canisius recording four shots on net to Rider’s two. In the second half of play, the Griffs took a 1-0 lead over the defending MAAC Champion Broncs … [Read more...] about Canisius plays to draw in MAAC opener
College Soccer
Xavier shuts out Georgetown on road for second straight Big East win
Courtesy of GoXavier.com CINCINNATI – Goals by Jalen Brown and Matt Vasquenza along with some highlight-reel defense led Xavier men's soccer to a second straight BIG EAST win on Saturday, as the Musketeers took down homestanding Georgetown by a score of 2-0. The Musketeers improve to 4-2-2 (2-0 BIG EAST), getting their second straight shutout to begin league … [Read more...] about Xavier shuts out Georgetown on road for second straight Big East win
Northern Kentucky falls at home to Wright State
Courtesy of NKUNorse.com HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky men’s soccer team suffered a 4-0 setback against Wright State on Saturday evening at NKU Soccer Stadium. “We’re a young team and we’re battling through as best we can. We have to be patient because we have a lot of freshman and the bottom line is, they’re going to make mistakes,” said head coach John … [Read more...] about Northern Kentucky falls at home to Wright State
UB etches name on Big 4 shield, take down St. Bonaventure, 2-1
Courtesy of UBBulls.com BUFFALO, NY – The University at Buffalo men's soccer team (8-1-0, 0-0-0 MAC) got back to its winning ways on Wednesday night in front of a big crowd at UB Stadium as they were able to retain the Big 4 Shield with a gutsy 2-1 victory over St. Bonaventure. The 8-1-0 start for the Bulls ties a program record for best start to a season and UB will etch … [Read more...] about UB etches name on Big 4 shield, take down St. Bonaventure, 2-1
Canisius uses OT to down Central Connecticut State
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius sophomore back Alex Grattarola scored his first career goal in the game’s 93rd minute to help lead the Golden Griffins to a 2-1 overtime victory at Central Connecticut State Sunday afternoon. The win, Canisius’ second straight, improves the team to 4-4-0 overall, while the Blue Devils fell to 0-4-2 with the loss. Grattarola’s goal came … [Read more...] about Canisius uses OT to down Central Connecticut State