EASTON, Mass. – The Stonehill men's soccer team handed Saint Francis its second NEC loss with a 2-0 shutout on a rainy Thursday afternoon on Skyhawk Field.
STONEHILL HIGHLIGHTS
- Graduate senior Nathan Lagoa registered both goals, including the game-winner in the 23rd minute.
- Junior Kyle Tencza made his second straight start in net earning his first win of the season tallying five saves.
- Senior Jared Rapoza and Owen Burke each recorded an assist on Lagoa's two goals.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Skyhawks set the tone and controlled the game from the opening kick. The two teams kept each other off the scoreboard until the 23
rd minute when graduate senior
Nathan Lagoa collected a rebound off an initial shot by senior Jarod Rapoza and firing the ball into the back of the net.
Stonehill took a 1-0 lead into the break. It looked as if it was going to be all the Skyhawks needed as Tencza and the Skyhawk defense kept Saint Francis offense at bay. Lagoa and senior
Owen Burke provided Stonehill with some breathing room in the 63
rd minute to increase the lead to 2-0.
WORDS FROM COACH JIM REDDISH
HEAR FROM NATHAN LAGOA & KYLE TENCZA
UP NEXT
Stonehill continues its push to the post-season on Sunday, November 2 on the road against Howard at 2 p.m.
