Photo Credits: Sara Schmidt Photos
Photo Credits: Sara Schmidt Photos

Bulldogs fall to MC and clinch 4th seed

NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. - The Bryant University men's soccer team fell to Merrimack today by a score of 1-0, with the loss the Bulldogs secure the fourth seed in the Northeast Conference playoffs and will play LIU on Friday.

Game Information
Records: Merrimack 1 (7-9-1), Bryant 0 (6-7-1)
Location: North Andover, Mass. (Martone-Mejail Field)

 Key Moment

  • Merrimack scored the only goal of the game in the first half.

Scoring Summary

  • 24th minute - Merrimack 1, Bryant 0 - From about 25 yards out the Merrimack forward launched a ball that curved into the net for the score.

Stats/Notes

  • The Bulldogs earned the 4th seed in the NEC playoffs after today's result.
  • Aaron Madison had two shots on goal.
  • Kyle Mabe recorded one shot on goal.
  • Jack Bacon tallied two saves.
  • The Black and Gold will make their second playoff appearance in three years.

Next Up

 The Bulldogs will face LIU on Friday in the NEC semifinal game.