O’DONNELL, QUAYE POWER SAINTS PAST LASELL FOR 1ST GNAC WIN

BOSTON, Mass. - The Emmanuel College Men's Soccer Team rattled off three consecutive goals to come from behind and knock off Lasell College, 3-1, in Great Northeast Athletic Confernece (GNAC) action played under the lights on Roberto Clemente Field on Thursday night.  The Saints improved to 4-6-2 overall and 1-2-1 in GNAC action with the win, while the Lasers dropped to 1-10 on the season and 0-5 in the league with the loss.

Both teams entered the contest looking for their first win of the season.  The visitors got on the board first, when junior midfielder Stephen Blood (Windsor, Conn.) scored off an assist from Austin Tomasetti (Elmsford, N.Y.) in the 23rd minute of play, giving Lasell a 1-0 edge.

Saints senior forward Colin O'Donnell (Killingworth, Conn.) netted his first of two goals on the night, scoring the equalizer in the 30th minute. O'Donnell was assisted by Travis Cole (Beckley, W.V.) for his 7th goal of the season, knotting the contest at 1-1.

The game would remain tied for the next 30 minutes. In the 59th minute of play, a Laser defender was called for a red card and the visitors were forced to finish the night playing a man down.  The Saints took advantage, with David Quaye (Ashburnham, Mass.) heading in the game-winner at 60:46.  O'Donnell tacked on an unassisted insurance goal, ripping a shot from deep on the left side at 86:00 and giving the hosts the 3-1 win.

Rookie goalie Jonathan Ferrarini (Hanover, Mass.) stopped two shots and picked up the win for the Saints, improving to 4-6-2 on the year.  Freshman Matteo Cugno (Medford, Mass.) took the loss between the pipes for the Lasers, dropping to 1-1 overall, but making six saves in the effort.

The Saints outshot the Lasers, 12-6, and held a 9-4 advantage in corner kicks.

Emmanuel plays at home again this Saturday (10/8), when the Saints host Anna Maria College in a GNAC showdown, beginning at noon. Lasell is also back in action on Saturday, hosting Rivier University in a 1:00 Pm start.