MEN'S SOCCER TEAM FALLS TO EMERSON IN GNAC OPENER

Sept. 6, 2007

The Men's Soccer Team opened up the season on Tuesday night with Great Northeast Athletic Conference play at cross-town rival, Emerson College. The Lions netted 4 goals, including a hat trick by senior Will Sagar (Arlington, VA) to take an early advantage. The Saints rallied late with a goal off a corner kick by senior midfielder Chris Clark (Cohasset, MA) at 87:45 and another goal as time expired by freshman Patrick Sheldon (Saco, ME), assisted by rookie forward Andrew Clark (Cohasset, MA). Emmanuel goalkeepers Carlos Perez (Boca Raton, FL) and Jesse Tannetta (North Billerica, MA) combined for 6 saves in the 4-2 loss. The Saints will travel to North Adams, MA to compete in the CIAO/Holiday Inn Tournament this weekend. Emmanuel will take on Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) on Saturday (9/8) at 12pm and Baruch College on Sunday (9/9) at 2pm.