Box Score HENNIKER, N.H.- The New England College men's soccer team rallied late, as the Pilgrims tops Becker College in New England Collegiate Conference action Saturday afternoon on Senior Day.
SCORING
1
stHalf 12:51 | BC Jonathan Gonzalez (Isaiah McCaskill)
2
nd Half 66:59 | NEC
Jacob Carney (unassisted)
2
nd Half 77:12 | NEC
Tucker Stenger (
Alec Irving)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Becker College was the first team to strike, as in the 10
th minute Isaiah McCaskill slid the ball back out of the attacking box. McCaskill found the foot of Jonathan Gonzalez who curled the ball into the top right corner of the cage.
New England College applied the pressure on the Hawks throughout the game, but would eventually get on the board in the 67
th minute.
Jacob Carney tied the game for the Pilgrims, as he corralled a loose ball and his shot bounced off a Becker defender and in. 11 minutes later, NEC took the lead after capitalizing off a corner kick.
Alec Irving's corner found the head of a streaking
Tucker Stenger who headed the ball into the back of the net.
Prior to the game, the New England College Athletic Department and men's soccer team recognized seven seniors.
GOALKEEPERS
Robbie Ferguson picked up five saves for New England College, while his counterpart Sam Majewski recorded eight stops.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Pilgrims continues NECC action on Wednesday, October 16
th as they travel to take on Lesley University at 8:00 pm.