Boccuzzi goal lifts Colby over St. Joe’s

STANDISH – Ryan Boccuzzi scored the game-winning goal on a corner kick at 50:41 to lead Colby College to a 4-2 men’s soccer victory over Saint Joseph’s Tuesday.

Monty Hankin scored a goal and added an assist for the 6-4-2 Mules of Waterville. Daniel Kiernan and Chris Rogers each scored a goal, and Chris MacFadyen had an assist. Brian Davidson did not have to make a save on the three shots that he faced.

David Lussier and Pete Bettinger each scored for the 1-13-3 Monks. Steve Jette assisted on Bettinger’s goal, and Jeff Yaeger made five saves on 14 shots.

So. Maine 3, U-New England 0

At Gorham, Zach Ansley scored two goals to lead the University of Southern Maine to its fourth win in five games.

Ian Doumas scored the other goal for the 6-7-2 Huskies.

Kane DiBenedetto made two saves on five shots for USM before giving way in the second half to Dan Hills, who didn’t face a shot.

Steven Bishop made seven saves on 15 shots for the 3-9-1 Nor’easters.

Women’s soccer

Ripon 2, Thomas 0

At Waterville, two goals in three minutes of the second half gave Ripon (Wis.) College the victory.

Amy VandenHogan tallied the first one at the 70-minute mark and Suzanne Macak added the second.

Amanda Boyle made seven saves for 5-7-2 Ripon, and Jessie Craft made eight saves for the 3-11 Terriers.