Men's Soccer Huddle
1
ELMIRA ELMIRA (3-3-1, 1-2-0)
5
Winner STEVENS STEVENS (5-3-1, 2-1-0)
ELMIRA ELMIRA
(3-3-1, 1-2-0)
1
Final
5
STEVENS STEVENS
(5-3-1, 2-1-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
ELMIRA ELMIRA 0 1 1
STEVENS STEVENS 1 4 5

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer Stumbles in E8 Road Clash with Stevens, 5-1

Score: Stevens Institute of Technology 5 – Elmira College 1
Records: Stevens (5-3-1, 2-1-0 E8), Elmira (3-5-1, 1-2-0 E8)
Location: De Baun Athletic Complex – Hoboken, N.J.
 
HOBOKEN, N.J. -- Michael Bryant '18 scored his conference-leading sixth goal of the season, as the Elmira College men's soccer team dropped a hard-fought road contest to Stevens Institute of Technology, 5-1.   
 
Although Elmira was outscored by four tallies, the Soaring Eagles had numerous opportunities to find the back of the net. EC launched 11 shots in today's setback, only three short of Stevens' 14-shot total.
 
Two of Elmira's attempts made their way on frame, while three others caromed off the post. Aidan Gray '19 nearly put the Purple and Gold ahead just 2:12 into the first half but his attempt rattled off the post and back into the field of play. Then in the 76th minute, Gray had another pair of shots bounce off the post within three seconds of each other, denying the sophomore midfielder of his first goal of the season.
 
Stevens on the other hand placed 10 of its 14 shots on frame. The Ducks broke through for the game's opening score in the 17th minute when Nick DeFelice was able to score out of sea of purple and white jerseys in front of the EC net. The Ducks went on to tally a quartet of goals in a 25-minute span from 53:13 to 78:34 to solidify today's victory.
 
Turning Point
Despite an 11-shot total, the Soaring Eagles were only able to place two of their attempts on frame. Stevens doubled Elmira's shots-on-goal total, landing 10-of-14 on target. The increased accuracy by the Ducks paid dividends, especially in the second half, when Stevens scored four times on 10 shots.
 
Inside the Box Score
  • Stevens outshot Elmira, 14-to-11.
  • First-half shots were even at 4-4 and 7-4 in favor of Stevens in the second half.
  • The Ducks landed 10 shots on goal, while EC placed two attempts on frame.
  • There were very few corner opportunities today, with Stevens holding a 2-1 advantage.
  • Stevens scored four of its five goals in the second half.
  • Haruka Okamoto '18 made five saves in goal for the Soaring Eagles.
  • Bryant scored EC's lone goal in the 86th minute.
 
News and Notes
  • Elmira falls to 1-2-0 in Empire 8 play this season.
  • Bryant moved into sole possession of sixth place in EC history for career points (65).
  • Bryant has scored in two consecutive games.
  • 12 of Bryant's 14 points this season have come in the teams past five games.
  • Okamoto increased his saves per game average to 5.0, which ranks second in the E8.
 
Up Next
The Soaring Eagles return to action this Wednesday, October 5th, for a 4:00 p.m. non-league matchup against Skidmore College at EC's Campus Field.
 
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