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Colby-Sawyer CSC (4-10-4, 3-6-3)
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Winner Rivier RIV (8-4-6, 8-2-2)
Colby-Sawyer CSC
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer Defeats Chargers, Secures Most Conference Wins in Program History

NASHUA, N.H. – The Rivier men's soccer team defeated Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) foe, Colby-Sawyer, 2-1, in their final regular season game on to clinch the No. 2 seed in the GNAC Postseason Tournament Wednesday evening at Joanne Merrill Field.

The Raiders concluded their regular season with a record of 8-4-6 (8-2-2 GNAC), while the Chargers finished with a record of 4-10-4 (3-6-3 GNAC).

Rivier's eight conference victories marks the most against league opponents in program history, surpassing the 2000 squad. 

With the decision, the Raiders improved to 1-11-1 all-time against the Chargers, entering tonight's matchup winless in the 12 previous meetings.

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • First-year Tanner Keenan chipped one in off a feed from classmate Vincent Arsenov in the 21st minute to put the Raiders up 1–0.
  • With seven minutes remaining in the first half, Arsenov drew a penalty kick that sophomore Alejandro Quezada converted from the spot, sending the Raiders into the break with a 2–0 lead.
  • The Chargers cut the deficit to 2-1 with 20 minutes left in the match.

BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
  • The Chargers outshot the Raiders 21-15.
  • Colby-Sawyer held a 5-2 advantage in corner opportunities.
  • Senior Logan Clough tallied 12 saves in the net. 
UP NEXT

The Raiders return to action as the No. 2 seed in GNAC postseason play as they host the No. 7 seed Emmanuel (Mass.) on Saturday, November 1, at 12:00 p.m. at Joanne Merrill Field.