Bulldogs downed by Bobcats, 2-0

MEN'S SOCCER FALLS, 2-0, TO QUINNIPIAC IN HARD FOUGHT MATCH SUNDAY

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's soccer team fell to Quinnipiac Sunday afternoon, 2-0, in Smithfield.

After playing even for nearly the entire match, Quinnipiac's William Daniels broke the scoreless tie in the 84th minute to grant the visitors a 1-0 advantage. Daniels received a pass across the box from Sam Nicol to beat Bryant keeper Chris Knaub (Yarmouth, Maine) in what turned out to be the game-winning goal.

The Bobcats tacked on an additional score in the final 30 seconds of play when Justin Ward sprung a breakaway, catching Knaub out of position as the Bulldogs were up in the Quinnipiac-third trying to equalize.

Despite the final score in favor of the visitors, the Black and Gold had multiple scoring attempts throughout the match thwarted by the Bobcat defense. Keeper Borja Angoitia stopped eight Bulldog shots, while Knaub recorded four saves.

The Bulldogs best chance partway through the second half when freshman Brett Larocque (Ottawa, Ont.) delivered a pass to teammate Connor Norat (Wilmington, Del.) into the box. Norat headed the ball toward the goal, where Angoitia was just able to tip the shot away.

Bryant was outshot by Quinnipiac, 14-11, in the contest, but edged its NEC-foe, 7-4, in corner kicks.

Only three Northeast Conference matches remain for the Bulldogs as they look finish their season on a strong note with their next action coming on Friday when they head to Sacred Heart.

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