NEWTON, Mass. - A day after completing a dramatic comeback victory over Southern Vermont College on Saturday, Lesley was unable to maintain their momentum as they lost to GNAC foe Mount Ida College 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, Lesley moves to 4-7-1 (2-0-0 NECC) while Mount Ida improved to 6-2-3 (3-0-0 GNAC).
The match was dominated by stellar performances between the posts for both goalie's as Zachary Almeida-Beers (Rehoboth, Mass.) made nine saves on 24 shot attempts and Mount Ida's Kevin DosSantos (Cumberland, R.I.) made one save on three attempts from the Lynx.
The only goal of the contest was scored in the 21st minute when Brandan Chuba (Wallingford, Conn.) finished off corner kick cross from teammate Billy Beauzile (Brooklyn, N.Y.). The goal was Chuba's first score of the season.
Lesley will next face off against NECC opponent Newbury College on Tuesday October 7 at 8:00 pm at home. Mount Ida will host GNAC opponent Suffolk University on Wednesday at 3:30 pm.
To learn more about the Lesley University men's soccer team, please visit their website.
Contact:
Rob Palardy
Sports Information Director
Lesley University
617.349.8627 (office)
617.349.8640 (fax)
rpalardy@lesley.edu