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U New England UNE (0-3-1, 0-1-0)
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Winner Western New Eng. WNE (2-4-0, 1-0-0)
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Four Goal-Scorers Help Golden Bears Power Through the Storm, Win First Conference Game 5-0

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (September 13, 2025) – WNE started their 2025 conference campaign at home on Saturday after a tough loss at home versus number 21-ranked Wheaton College on Wednesday. They started quickly with a Ben Riley goal assisted by Tyler Lewis in the second minute of play. WNE would have an avalanche of goals in the second half with Jack Leland, Tyler Lew (two goals), and Adam Saleh all scoring goals to lift WNE to a 5-0 win versus UNE.

Records:

  • Western New England: 2-4-0 (1-0-0)
  • University of New England: 0-3-1 (0-1-0)

How it Happened:

First Half:

  • The game started with Braylon Casinghino in goal for WNE and Sean Macdonald in goal for UNE across the pitch.
  • WNE started the contest by applying intense pressure early. They had a corner and two shots in the first two minutes. The second shot saw the ball strike the net.
  • WNE kept moving towards goal and creating opportunities, but saves from Macdonald and stellar defense from the Nor'Easters made life tough for WNE.
  • Casinghino had to make a save in the 18th minute, and UNE was starting to turn the momentum in their favor.
  • The teams volleyed back and forth for possession and shot chances.
  • The first half saw UNE get back into the game with multiple chances, but the half ended with three WNE shots, with one needing to be saved.
  • The first half stats favored WNE in shots 16-5, shots on goal 6-2, and corner kicks 3-1. UNE had more fouls, 7-5.

Second Half:

  • WNE started the second half in the same fashion as the first half, but even better.
  • Forty-four seconds into the second half, a throw into the 18-yard box was flicked to Ben Riley by Shay O'Neill. The ball hit off Riley and landed in front of Jack Leland, who netted the goal. WNE led 2-0.
  • The teams both had an opportunity before WNE found even more success. It started in the 71st minute, when Cole Casinghino had a slide tackle that sent the ball to Tyler Lewis. Lewis then took the ball from there down the field and slotted it past the goalkeeper for the third goal. WNE led 3-0.
  • Almost a minute and a half later, a quick throw-in from Matt Spruill led to Tyler Lewis going one-on-one with the defender, who Lewis made a move around and skipped the ball into the right corner of the goal from the left end line. WNE led 4-0.
  • After some substitutions for WNE, Adam Saleh saw the ball crash into the back of the net for Saleh's first goal of the season. Matty Leonard had the assist for the fifth WNE goal. They led 5-0.
  • The teams would go back-and-forth for the rest of play, with WNE having a few more shots, but no more goals.
  • WNE held on to a 5-0 win after 90 minutes had been played.

Inside the Lines:

  • WNE defeated UNE on Saturday afternoon, 5-0.
  • The first goal was scored by Ben Riley in the 2nd minute off a Tyler Lewis assist.
  • The 46th minute saw Shay O'Neill send a pass to Ben Riley, who, in turn, passed the ball to Jack Leland for the goal.
  • The 71st minute saw Tyler Lewis score an unassisted goal, following a turnover caused by Cole Casinghino.
  • Tyler Lewis scored a second goal in the 73rd minute after Matt Spruill made the smart, quick throw-in to give Lewis a chance at a goal.
  • Adam Saleh scored the fifth and final goal for WNE in the 78th minute. Matty Leonard had the assist.
  • The final stats saw WNE lead in shots 31-8, shots on goal 13-2, and corner kicks 3-1. UNE had more saves, 8-2, and both teams had 14 fouls.

Up Next on the Schedule:

  • The Golden Bears will go on the road for their next tilt versus Western Connecticut State University on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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