By: Patrick Stewart I Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications/SID
Box Score FARMINGTON, Maine--Caleb Kolman scored the only goal of the game in the 11th minute and host UMaine-Farmington was able to hold onto a 1-0 North Atlantic Conference men's soccer victory Saturday over Maine Maritime at Leib Field. The visiting Mariners fall to 2-4-1 overall and 1-2 in the NAC, while the Beavers improve to 2-2-1 on the season and 1-1 in the conference.
MMA Highlights
- Sophomore goalkeeper Reagan Moynihan gave the Mariners a chance by making six saves.
- Classmate Aiden Burr posted two shots including one on goal.
UMF Highlights
- Jackson Leach earned the shutout with two saves.
- Zach Chaisson led all student-athletes with three shots on goal.
How It Happened
- The Beavers managed the only goal to stand up in the 11th minute when Jack Luciano found Kolman for his first goal of the season.
- UMF outshot MMA 8-4 overall (7-2 SOG).
- The Mariners had a 4-3 edge on corner kicks.
- It was a physical game testament to 31 fouls called (19 by UMF) plus five yellow cards were issued (3 to UMF).
Beyond the Boxscore
- Three of Maine Maritime's four losses have come by just a single goal and another by two.
- The Mariners had outscored opponents 6-2 in their previous two outings.
Next Up
- Maine Maritime hosts NAC opponent Lesley at 1 p.m. next Saturday at Ritchie Field during Homecoming Weekend.