Box Score
GLASSBORO, NJ – The Rowan University men’s soccer team shutout Cabrini College, 2-0 in the opening game of the Harrison House Invitational on Friday.
The Profs (1-0) scored once in each half. Back Andrew Bergman (sr. Cherry Hill, NJ) headed in the first goal on a corner kick by midfielder Andrew Finger (so. Mullica Hill, NJ) at 23:11. The second goal came on header by forward Sean Docherty (jr. Brick, NJ) with a cross from forward Robert McMullen (sr. Barrington, NJ) at 81:01.
With five minutes left in the game, Rowan goalie Anthony Clemente (sr. Kendall Park, NJ) stopped a penalty kick by forward Brent Benner (sr. East Greenville, PA). Clemente finished the game with eight saves. For the Cavaliers, goalie Colin Hinkelmon (so. Marlton, NJ) made four saves. Rowan totaled 17 shots while Cabrini had 14.
In the second game of the opening round, Keene State College plays St. Joseph’s College (LI). On Saturday in the second round, Cabrini College (0-1) meets St. Joseph’s College (LI) at 5 p.m. followed by Keene State against Rowan University at 7 p.m.
Keene State 6, St. Joseph's (LI) 1
GLASSBORO, NJ – The Keene State men’s soccer team defeated St. Joseph’s College (LI), 6-1 in the opening round of the Harrison House Invitational . The two-day invitational is hosted by Rowan University.
The Owls (1-0) were led by midfielders Eric Scott (sr. West Springfield, MA) and Jeremy Kelsey (jr. Gilford, NH) with two goals apiece. Forward Pelse Mesa (jr. Manchester, NH) and midfielder Alex Horne (so. Harvard, MA) each scored once. St. Joseph’s lone goal was by midfielder Chris Kunzig (jr. Hauppauge, NY).
Keene State compiled 21 shots while St. Joseph’s (0-1) took six. Mark Tripi (sr. Miller Place, NY) started in the Golden Eagles’ net and made four save in 82 minutes. Mike Dougherty (so. Ronkonkoma, NY) played in goal for the remainder of the game. For the Owls, goalie Scott Pannone (so. Wolcott, CT) had two saves.
Keene State jumped out to a 2-0 lead after two straight goals by Kelsey at 7:39 and 20:12. In the second half, St. Joseph’s got on the scoreboard at 54:22 with Kunzig’s score. The Owls answered with four straight goals. Horne had the first (62:49) followed by two straight from Scott (72:22 and 77:03). The sixth and final goal was scored by Mesa (84:34).
In the first game, Rowan shutout Cabrini College, 2-0. The Profs are the defending invitational champion and they have won two straight titles.
On Saturday in the second round, Cabrini College (0-1) meets St. Joseph’s College (LI) at 5 p.m. followed by Keene State against Rowan University (1-0) at 7 p.m.
