Monks Shut Out Crusaders

Standish, ME - The Saint Joseph's College men's soccer team defeated Eastern Nazarene College 2-0 and improved to 4-3 on the season. GR David Rosquete (Auburn, ME) notched two goals to give the Monks the win.

In the sixteenth minute of play, Crusader goalkeeper sophomore Steven Bracale (Pennsville, NJ) deflected a direct kick by freshman Eamonn Harrigan (Caribou, ME) and Rosquete scored off the rebound.

The Monks extended the lead at 64:02 as sophomore Kevin Melega (Easthampton, MA) crossed to freshman Doug MacCallum (Hingham, MA) who found senior Kevin Hageman (Albion, ME) for a shot from the 18. Bracale once again deflected the shot and Rosquete was there to net the rebound.

Eastern Nazarene was led by Captain Jessie Mix (Jr, Northeast, PA) and junior Brad Leonard (Daleville, VA) with two shots apiece.

Freshman Greg Cavanaugh (Haverhill, MA) had two saves and Bracale had 9 for the Crusaders.

St. Joe's hosts Rivier College on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 3:30 PM.