SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Saint Anselm College men's soccer team fell to American International College, 1-0, in Northeast 10 Conference action on Saturday afternoon at Ronald J. Abdow Field.
Despite nine saves from graduate goalkeeper David Hood, the Hawks were unable to overcome a first-half goal from the Yellow Jackets. With the loss, Saint Anselm moves to 8-7 overall and 5-4 in conference play.
Highlights
- Hood recorded nine saves across 90 minutes, including five in the opening half and four in the second.
- Junior Brian Jones and sophomore Ryan Jacob led the Hawks offensively with three shots apiece, including two shots on goal each.
- Saint Anselm registered five of its seven shots in the second half, placing three on target.
- American International held a 23-7 advantage in shots, including a 10-4 edge in shots on goal, while also recording all 10 corner kicks.
How It Happened
American International applied early pressure, forcing Hood to make four saves in the opening 19 minutes.
The Yellow Jackets broke through in the 21st minute when Sandro Alvarez Jimenez found the back of the net at 20:53 to give the hosts a 1-0 advantage.
Jones registered Saint Anselm's first shot just 23 seconds after the goal before putting another attempt on target in the 38th minute, which was saved by Javier Sola Martinez.
The Hawks entered halftime trailing 1-0 after being outshot 13-2 in the opening 45 minutes.
Saint Anselm opened the second half with increased offensive pressure, as Jones and Jacob combined for three shots on goal between the 50th and 55th minutes, but Sola Martinez turned away each opportunity.
Hood continued to keep the Hawks within striking distance, making four additional saves in the second half.
Jacob recorded another attempt in the 84th minute, but Saint Anselm was unable to find the equalizer as American International held on for the 1-0 victory.
Up Next
The Hawks (8-7, 5-4 NE10) will turn their attention to the Northeast 10 Conference Championship, with first-round action scheduled for Saturday, October 31. Saint Anselm's seed, opponent and game time are still to be determined.
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