Bulldogs fall short at Holy Cross

MEN'S SOCCER FALLS SHORT TO HOLY CROSS, 1-0, WEDNESDAY NIGHT

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Despite playing even through 60 minutes, the Bryant University men's soccer team fell to Holy Cross, 1-0, Wednesday night in Worcester, Mass.

A make-up game that was postponed from Sept. 8, the Bulldogs were unable to close out their nonconference slate with a win, dropping to 5-8-1 on the year. The Crusaders improve to 4-8-2 this season.

Both teams were held scoreless through the first 45 minutes of play, with Bryant freshman keeper Chris Knaub (Yarmouth, Maine) making two of his game-high five saves in the first half. Holy Cross goalie Kevin Wright recorded a save in each of the periods.

The lone score of the match came in the 61st minute when Tommy Uttaro delivered a ball from the right side that was headed toward the goal by Kevin O'Connell, and then cleaned up by Josh Cintas, who beat Knaub for his sixth marker of the year.

Bryant senior Eddie Curry (Massapequa, N.Y.) and sophomore Connor Norat (Wilmington, Del.) each recorded a shot on goal, but the Bulldogs were unable to net the equalizer.

The Crusaders outshot the visitors, 12-9, earning seven corner kicks in the match, compared to Bryant's two.

The Bulldogs have only two matches remaining on their 2012 schedule as they look to finish the year strong hosting Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday for Senior Day, before heading to Central Connecticut State on Sunday, Nov. 4 for the season finale.

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