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Men’s Soccer: Blue and Gold suffer first conference loss

By Nate King, Staff Writer • October 16, 2011

The men’s soccer team lost 1-0 today at Stevens Institute of Technology. The Ducks maintained their perfect Empire 8 Conference record, while the Bombers experienced their first loss in conference play. The teams are now first and second respectively in the Empire 8 standings. The Blue and Gold's defense surrendered an early goal in the…

Men’s Soccer: Blue and Gold win thriller in extra time

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2011

The men’s soccer team defeated the Hamilton College Continentals today at Carp Wood Field in thrilling fashion. The game remained scoreless until the final minute of extra time when freshman forward Zach Hutchinson netted the game-winning goal. Sophomore Jack Van Adelsberg started in goal for the Blue and Gold and was tested early. He made…

Unexpected player takes over starting position

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2011

After a strong competition for the starting position in goal at the beginning of the season, the men’s soccer team has found its man, but he’s a surprising choice.

Men’s Soccer: Squad comes from behind to defeat Utica College

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2011

The men’s soccer team defeated the Utica College Pioneers 2-1 today at Higgins Stadium. The Bombers are now 2–5–1 on the year and 3–0 in Empire 8 Conference play. The Blue and Gold fell behind early in the game, as Pioneer senior midfielder Jonathan Wood scored in the 20th minute. An intended cross by Wood…

Men’s Soccer: Bombers fall to #17 Hobart in overtime

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2011

The men’s soccer team lost a closely contested match last night at Higgins Stadium to the 17th ranked Hobart College Statesmen. The game remained scoreless for 90 minutes and the Statesmen tallied the game-winning goal 1:40 into overtime. Hobart College junior midfielder Ian McGarty brought the ball in behind the defense, where he then sent…

Men’s Soccer: Team’s offense explodes for six goals at Alfred

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2011

The men’s soccer team scored six goals on its way to a 6-1 victory over Empire 8 Conference opponent Alfred University yesterday in Alfred, N.Y. The Bombers are now 2–4–1 on the season and 2–0 in conference play. Sophomore midfielder Nick Murad opened the scoring in the 11th minute. Freshman forward Tim Goldman followed just…

Bombers’ defense confident despite recent hiccup

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2011

The men’s soccer team is young, but its four defenders are veterans who have shown their prowess so far this season.

Men’s Soccer: Bombers fall to top-ranked St. Lawrence

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2011

The men’s soccer team lost to St. Lawrence University 4–0 Sunday at Carp Wood Field and are now 1–4–1 on the season. The Saints remain the number one team in the NCAA Division III men's soccer. Freshman goalkeeper Jordan Gentile got the start in goal and registered four saves. The Bombers took 10 shots to…

Men’s Soccer: Squad earns first win of season

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • September 18, 2011

The men’s soccer team notched its first victory of the season Saturday, beating St. John Fisher College 1-0 at Carp Wood Field. The match was the first Empire 8 conference game of the season for the Bombers. Junior back Ryan Norland scored the game's only goal in the 39th minute off a corner kick that…

South Hill squad feeling effects of inexperience

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • September 15, 2011

The men’s soccer team’s roster has 24 underclassmen players out of 33 total players this season, which adds up to a lot of inexperience.

Men’s Soccer: Squad’s tie extends scoreless streak

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • September 15, 2011

The men’s soccer team played to a scoreless tie Tuesday at SUNY-Cortland.

Men’s Soccer: SUNY-Oneonta shuts out Bombers

By Nate King, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2011

The men’s soccer team fell to SUNY-Oneonta 3-0 Saturday in Oneonta, N.Y. Freshman goalkeeper Jordan Gentile made his first career start and registered two saves. The Blue and Gold’s offense struggled, taking just three shots on goal; two of them by freshman forward Zach Hutchinson. The match was scoreless until the 39th minute when SUNY-Oneonta…