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HENNIKER, N.H. - Sophomore midfielder Shawn DaCruz (Ludlow, MA) scored his first collegiate goal in the 27th minute as the Western New England College men's soccer team blanked New England College 1-0 Saturday afternoon (Sept. 26).

Senior midfielder Nick Zarka (Farmington, CT) earned the assist on the winning shot.

This was the third consecutive shutout and fifth overall this season for the Golden Bears who climb back over the .500 mark at 5-4-1. WNEC is 2-2 in The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC).

Senior goalkeeper Kyle Bak (Cumberland, RI) finished with four saves.

Junior Pat Harkin (Scituate, RI) made five stops for the hosts.

Western New England College had a 15-11 advantage in shots and 5-1 edge in corner kicks,.

The Pilgrims drop to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the league.