WALTHAM, Mass. – The Brandeis University men's soccer team
controlled the offensive zone for much of the game, but the
Wentworth Institute of Technology netted the contest's only goal in
the 33rd minute today as the Leopards took a 1-0 decision on Gordon
Field.
Brandeis (1-1-1) outshot Wentworth (1-0), 22-9, including 11-5 in
the first half and 11-4 in the second. WIT rookie goalkeeper Mike
Gregory (Rockaway, N.J.) made six saves on the Judges' shots to
earn the shutout.
The Leopards tallied the game's only goal off a free kick. Senior
back Joe Carroll (Lebanon, Conn.) sent the ball in the box from
near midfield. Sophomore forward Matt Martins (Bristol, R.I.) got a
head on it, flicking it to the far post, where senior forward Dan
Marra (Sea Cliff, N.Y.) put it home at the 32:10 mark.
Brandeis nearly responded 62 seconds later, but sophomore forward
Ben Premo's (Florence, Mass.) rocket from just inside the box was
nicely anticipated and knocked over the crossbar by Carroll.
Brandeis rookie Taylor Bracken (No. Andover, Mass.) made three
saves but suffered his first collegiate loss.
The Judges are next in action Saturday against Clark University at
1 p.m., while Wentworth plays its home opener against Endicott at
noon.
Brandeis men fall to Wentworth, 1-0, despite 22-9 shot advantage
Posted: Sep 07, 2006