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HENNIKER, N.H. – The New England College men's soccer team lost 2-1 visiting Salem State University in non-conference action on Wednesday night at Don Melander Field in Henniker, New Hampshire.

THE BASICS
Score:                    Salem State 2, New England College 1
Records:               Pilgrims 4-6-1 | Vikings 8-4-1

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Salem State picked up first half goals from freshman midfielder Felipe DeSouza (Medford, Mass.) and sophomore forward Endi Doku (Peabody, Mass.) to take a 2-0 advantage going into halftime.
• With time running out for the Pilgrims, NEC junior forward Logan Cassin (Penacook, N.H.) finished on a pass from sophomore midfielder William Scala (Manchester, N.H.) to pull them to within one with 4:36 to go in the game. It was Cassin's team-leading sixth goal of the season.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• NEC sophomore goalkeeper Hayden Walker (Manchester, N.H.) tallied seven saves on the day, while Salem State senior keeper Matt Hauntsman (Milford, N.H.) picked up the win for the Vikings.
• The Vikings outshot the Pilgrims, 31-10.
• NEC is now 1-5 all-time against Salem State.

UP NEXT

• NEC travels to Lesley University on Saturday for their next contest, that with a 12:00 p.m. start time.
• Salem State hosts Worcester State on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

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