Easton, Mass. (October 9th) -- The Saint Anselm Hawks men's soccer team traveled to Stonehill College this afternoon to take on the Skyhawks in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup. Justin Colella (Wilmington, Mass.) scored a second half goal, but it was not enough for the Hawks, as they fell 2-1. Saint Anselm's record drops to 3-7-1 overall (3-4-1, Northeast-10), while the win improves Stonehill's record to 5-4-1 (3-4-1, Northeast-10).

Stonehill jumped on the scoreboard early on a goal from Jonathan Hope (Avon, Conn.) in the 20th minute. Seven minutes later, the Skyhawks struck again, this time from the penalty spot. Michael White (Lisbon, N.H.) scored the penalty kick, making the score 2-0. Stonehill goalkeeper Brandon McFarlane (Norwich, Conn.) held the Hawks scoreless in the first half, making one save. Eric Moriarty (Center Harbor, N.H.) made one save in the half for Saint Anselm.

The Hawks got on the score sheet in the 73rd minute when Colella scored his second goal of the season on a Joshua Rocco (North Reading, Mass.) pass. The goal was the last in the game, and proved to not be enough for Saint Anselm.

Moriarty made two saves in the game, while Colella and Keesen Howe (Norwich, Conn.) each had shots on goal for the Hawks.

The Hawks take the field again tomorrow at home against East Coast Conference opponent Mercy College. The game will begin at 1:00 pm.