PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Vermont State University Castleton men's soccer team fell 6-2 to Little East Conference opponent Rhode Island College Saturday afternoon, with
Owen Hackett and
Matt Lurie each scoring their first goals as Spartans.
The Basics:
- Final Score: 6-2 Rhode Island College
- Location: Providence, R.I. | Alumni Stadium
- Records: 6-5-5 (4-1-2 LEC) Rhode Island College | 3-11-2 (1-6-0 LEC) VTSU Castleton
How it Happened:
The Spartans came out firing in the opening minutes, as
Nate Lurie and
Joey Beggs each tested the Rhode Island College keeper. The Anchormen capitlized on a corner kick in the 11th minute to take a 1-0 lead.
Rhode Island College continued to pressure the Castleton defense, adding a second goal in the 40th minute to take a two-goal advantage into halftime.
Castleton got on the board three minutes into the second half when a foul just outside the box gave
Owen Hackett a set-piece opportunity. Hackett capitlized, scoring his first goal as a Spartan to cut the deficit to 2-1. Rhode Island College responded 10 minutes later with another goal to extend their lead.
Xander Berthiaume made a key save in the 69th minute before sending the ball upfield to
Junior Carreira, who carried it forward and found
Matt Lurie at the top of the box. Lurie sent the ball past the goalkeeper for his first goal as a Spartan, bringing Castleton with two.
The Spartans continued to push offensively, recording nine shots in the second half, but the Anchormen added two more goals to secure the 6-2 conference win.
By the Numbers:
- Berthiaume recorded seven saves in 81 minutes of action before Alex Roy entered for the final eight minutes.
- Nate Lurie and Hackett led the Spartans with three shots apiece, while Matt Lurie and Liam Cramer each recorded two.
- Hackett and Lurie each scored their first goals in green and white.
What's Next
The Spartans will close out the season at home against Keene State on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at Dave Wolk Stadium.
