Box Score
Box Score
BIDDEFORD, Maine – Balanced scoring attack leads Western New England to a 4-1 win over the University of New England to remain unbeaten in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play on Saturday (Oct. 8) afternoon at Barbara J. Hazard Field.
The Golden Bears improve to 11-2-1 (5-0 CCC); while the Nor'easters drop to 2-9 (1-5 CCC) on the year.
WNE opened the scoring at 23:58 on a goal by senior midfielder
Corey Howard (Hopedale, MA) on an assist from classmate
Shawn Fitzpatrick (Burnt Hills, NY).
The score remained 1-0 until the 63
rd minute when the Golden Bears grabbed a 2-0 advantage on a goal by sophomore forward
Ryan Williams (Brewster, NY) that was assisted by senior forward
Austin Santolini (Agawam, MA).
Sophomore forward
Ryan Mastalerz (Elkridge, MA) notched his first goal of the year on a feed from Fitzpatrick at 69:43.
UNE cut the lead to 3-1 in the 78
th minute on a goal from sophomore midfielder
Steven Contestabile (Rochester, NY).
The Golden Bears added an insurance tally in the 89
th minute as senior midfielder
Alex Rosario (Chicopee, MA) scored from 45 yards out.
Sophomore goalkeeper
Domenick Villano (Bronxville, NY) made two saves in 76:01 of work to earn the win. Freshman goalie
Ben LaValle (Bristol, CT) made his first career appearance in relief.
UNE senior goalkeeper
Jon Planer (Yarmouth, ME) recorded 10 saves in the losing effort.
Western New England returns to action on Wednesday (Oct. 12) to host #21 Roger Williams at 4:00 p.m. in a crucial CCC match-up.
Contact: Matt Pettinicchi, Western New England athletic communications assistant
(413) 796-2166
mpettini@wne.edu
