Men’s Soccer Stunned by Lasers

NASHUA, NH: Rivier Men's soccer lost to Lasell University in conference action tonight on Joanne Merrill Field. 

THE BASICS:

- Date: 10/26/22

- Score: Lasell 2, Rivier 0

- Records: Rivier (6-7-3, 2-7-2 GNAC), Lasell (6-9-3, 4-5-3 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  In the first half, the Raiders took the field in a hungry manner with valiant efforts from the vocal seniors here on Senior Night. The Raiders continuously ramped up the pressure as the first half went on, although both teams finished the half scoreless.

- Coming out of the half, the Raiders had the same intensity they began the match with but found themselves falling just short of a goal on multiple occasions. Fifteen minutes into the second half, Lasell's Daniel Faynstein was able to put the Lasers on the board with the first goal of the night. With only 4 minutes left in the contest, Faynstein once again broke through coverage in the midfield and delivered a laser to put the Lasers up 2-0.

- Dominic Cunha (Peabody, MA) had one save in goal for the Raiders. Gabrielus Bazikas had four saves in goal for the Lasers, taking the win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

- Shots: Lasell 14, Rivier 16

- Saves: Rivier 1, Lasell 4

- Corner Kicks: Lasell 10, Rivier 9

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