Paúl scores in home loss to Binghamton

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Luis Fernando Paúl of the Bryant University men's soccer team scored his second goal of the season in the Bulldogs' 3-1 home loss against Binghamton.

With UMass Lowell's tie and NJIT's loss, if the Bulldogs defeat NJIT on Tuesday and UML loses, the Black and Gold will earn the final playoff spot.

Game Information
Records: Binghamton 3 (2-8-4), Bryant 1 (3-9-1)
Location: Smithfield, R.I. (Bulldog Soccer Field)

 Key Moment

• The Bearcats scored two goals within one minute of each other.

Scoring Summary

• 26th minute - Binghamton 1, Bryant 0 - The Bearcats were awarded a free kick from 15 yards out and sent a forward on the run, who then sent a cross in for the score.
• 27th minute - Binghamton 2, Bryant 0 - Binghamton tallied their second goal of the game on a corner from the right side, which was headed in.
• 35th minute - Binghamton 2, Bryant 1 - Camron Lawrence was on a break and riffled a shot, which was deflected away by the Bearcats goaltender. Paúl from the opposite side came storming in and scored off of the deflection to cut the deficit to one.
• 39th minute - Binghamton 3, Bryant 1 - The Bearcats sent a throw into the front of the net, which was headed in for the goal.

Stats/Notes

• Paúl recorded two shots on goal.
• Jakob Friedman and Lawrence had a shot on goal.
• Lawrence tallied his second assist of the year.
• Paúl now has two goals on the season.
• There were a combined 41 fouls and seven cards in the game.

Next Up

The Bulldogs will face NJIT on Tuesday in the regular season finale on the road.