SAINTS EDGED BY MONKS

Sept. 17, 2007

The Men's Soccer Team was edged by Saint Joseph's College on Saturday night, 2-1. This was the first meeting between Emmanuel and St. Joe's, as the Monks are a new member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference this season. Emmanuel jumped out to an early lead, scoring a goal from outside the box just two minutes into the game, by sophomore Mike Evans (Yarmouth, ME), assisted by senior Chris Clark (Cohassett, MA). The Monks tied the game at one in the 18th minute of the first half. Both teams went into half-time with the game knotted in a tie at one. Saints played the Monks evenly for much of the game, before allowing the game-winner at 79:25. Junior goalkeeper Jeffrey Boughton (Chandler, AZ) made 3 saves and Emmanuel's defense allowed just 5 shots on goal. The Saints fell to 1-3 on the season and 0-2 in the GNAC. Emmanuel will host non-conference opponent Newbury College on Tuesday night (9/18) at 8:00 pm. This game will be played at Boston English High School.