Men’s Soccer Ends in Double OT Draw

NASHUA, NH: The Rivier men's soccer team finished this morning's contest against GNAC opponent Regis College in a draw on their senior day by a score of 1-1. This morning two men's soccer seniors were celebrated in Mike Federico (Milford, NH) and Pedro Lopez (Methuen, MA), along with cross country runner Samantha Molinari (Litchfield, NH).   

THE BASICS:

- Date: 10/23/2021

- Score: Regis 1, Rivier 1

- Records: Regis (6-7-2, 4-5-2 GNAC), Rivier (3-11-1, 1-9-1 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Raiders got on the board first just before the half on a penalty kick that was drawn by Walaeddine Hounane (Salem, MA). Hounane took the PK and placed a chip shot perfectly away from the diving Pride keeper to the top right corner.

-  Regis would, however, come back to tie it in the 67^th minute at 1-1 on a beautiful crossbody shot that was on a line to the top left corner from just inside the 18 on the right side. Jacob Freitas was responsible for the game equalizing score.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shots: Regis 15, Rivier 10

-  Saves: Rivier 5, Regis 3

-  Corner Kicks: Regis 7, Rivier 2

UP NEXT:

- Rivier is back in action Monday when they travel down to Mass Maritime for their last non-conference game of the season at 7 pm.

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