CHICAGO – After having to settle for ties in two out of their last three games, University of Chicago men's soccer was looking for a decisive win against visiting New York University at Stagg Field. Unfortunately, a late NYU goal got the best of the Maroons as the home team fell by the score of 1-0.
RESULT
New York University – 1
#10 University of Chicago – 0
HOW IT HAPPENED
- No. 10 University of Chicago (6-2-3, 1-1 UAA) had their chances in the first half, outshooting New York University (3-5-2, 1-1 UAA) 8-3 but neither team could put one past the others keeper in a scoreless first half.
- The Maroons tried to keep the pressure going in the second frame, doubling up the Violets in shots 14-7. However, they once again could get nothing to find the back of the net.
- The lone goal of the contest came with just under eight minutes remaining when NYU finally broke the stalemate as the Maroons get shut out for just the second time this season by the score of 1-0.
UCHICAGO STAT TRACKER
Shots on Goal –
Evan Kanellos (3)
Goals – None
Assists – None
Saves –
Will Boyes (4)
WHO'S ON DECK
The Maroons will now hit the road for their next three games starting with a battle against Brandeis on Saturday, October 14
th. Game time from Waltham, Mass. is set for 1:30 pm.
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