BOSTON -- Kyle Feather's goal early in the second half proved to be the difference as host Brandeis University defeated the University of Chicago 2-1 in University Athletic Association men's soccer action Friday afternoon.

With their fourth straight loss, the Maroons fell to 5-5-2 overall, 0-3 in UAA play. Brandeis improved to 8-3-1 overall, 1-1-1 in league action.

With the match even at 1-1 in the 57th minute, Brandeis' Ben Applefield dribbled along the left side and centered the ball to Feather, who found the back of the net for his fifth goal of the year.

Sam Ocel gave the Judges the lead just 3:32 into the contest on a shot into the far left corner. Steve Keuchkarian was credited with the assist.

Chicago got on the board in the 21st minute when freshman midfielder Nick Codispoti (Rockville Centre, N.Y./ Chaminade) (pictured) sent a cross to senior midfielder Alan Pikna (Wauwatosa, Wis./ West), who finished for his fourth goal of the season.

The Maroons outshot Brandeis 14-8, including an 8-2 margin in the second half. Blake Minchoff collected four saves for the Judges, while Chicago freshman Elek Lane (Eau Claire, Wis./ Memorial) stopped three shots.

Chicago plays the second half of its UAA weekend doubleheader Sunday at New York University. Sunday's match will mark the Maroons' final road appearance of the year.