Men's Soccer Notches Second Conference Win of the Season With a 2-0 Shutout at University of New England

Men's Soccer Notches Second Conference Win of the Season With a 2-0 Shutout at University of New England

BIDDEFORD, Maine -- The Curry College Colonels received a goal in each half for a 2-0 Commonwealth Coast Conference win over the University of New England in men's soccer action Saturday (Sept. 19) at Barbara J. Hazard Field.

Curry remains undefeated with the win, improving to 7-0 overall and 2-0 in conference play. UNE falls to 2-5 (0-2 CCC).

The Colonels got on the scoreboard in the 24th minute off a UNE misplay inside the 18. Senior Matt Cotnoir (Longmeadow, Mass.) capitalized on the opportunity, slotting home a shot from close range for his fourth goal of the season. Classmate Ryan Madden (Milton, Mass.) was credited with an assist on the play.

Curry added an insurance goal late (82nd minute) when senior Mike McFarland (Dedham, Mass.) drove a high shot just under the crossbar for his fourth marker. Cotnoir set-up McFarland, and sophomore Giancarlo Orsini (Watertown, Conn.) received a secondary assist after he started the scoring chance with a throw-in.

Junior goalkeeper Dan Johnson (Easton, Conn.) came up with four stops to earn the shutout and his seventh win of the season. Junior Elijah Leverett (North Yarmouth, Maine) had six saves for UNE.

The Colonels are back in action Monday when they host Newbury College at 4 p.m. The Nor'easters travel to Waterville Tuesday to face Thomas College in a 7 p.m. match. (Game Recap Courtesy of Sports Information)