Worcester, Mass. -- The Saint Anselm men's soccer team traveled to Worcester, Mass. tonight to take on conference opponent Assumption College. After time had expired, the Hawks fell to the Greyhounds by a score of 1-0.

The game began in an up-and-down fashion, seeing quick counter attacks from both sides, but each trip ended up with an empty possession. The Hawks took two shots, compared to five by the Greyhounds. Brandon Sullivan, (Halesite, N.Y.) made just one save for Assumption, while Hawk goalkeeper Eric Moriarty (Center Harbor, N.H.) saved all three shots taken by Assumption.

The second half started much the same, with the Hawks having the best early look around the 20-minute mark. Sullivan for Assumption went to the ground inside the six-yard box to corral the ball before any Saint Anselm players could put a shot away and the game remained at 0-0.

The game remained scoreless until the 71st minute when Scott Buckholz (Seymour, Conn.) scored the only goal of the contest. Seymour shot from inside the 18-yard box on a free header to score the Greyhounds first goal of the season. The Hawks attempted to storm back late, getting a great look at goal from a corner kick, but were unable to convert on the chance.

Assumption outshot Saint Anselm 17-7, putting six on goal. Sullivan made a total of four saves for the Greyhounds, who start the season off 1-0 (1-0, NE-10), while the Hawks begin the 2010 campaign 0-1 (0-1, NE-10).

The Hawks will next play in their home opener next Wednesday, September 8th when they take on Southern Connecticut. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m.