November 08, 2024
COLLEGE ROUNDUP

Bernal leads UMaine past Harvard 2-1

BRUNSWICK – Senior captain Matt Bernal converted a pass from Kyle Vosmus with eight minutes remaining as Maine tipped Harvard 2-1 in men’s soccer action Tuesday.

Vosmus was playing in front of his hometown fans and he stole the ball from a Harvard defender to set up the game-winner as the Black Bears extended their unbeaten streak to three games (2-0-1).

Justin Stockford scored just 15 seconds into the game off a Kevin Forgett through ball to stake Maine to a 1-0 lead, but Anthony Tornaritis equalized off a Ben Mottau pass at the 61:45 mark.

Chad Mongeon made three saves on 10 shots for the 3-2-1 Bears, while Ryan Johnson had two saves on 11 shots for 4-4 Harvard, which had won four of its last five.

St. Joseph’s 5, Thomas 0

At Standish, Harrison Deah scored two goals to lead the Monks by the Terriers of Waterville.

Kyler Hengst, David Hakes, and Sean Fitzpatrick each added a goal for the 2-5-1 Monks, who led at the half 1-0. Brian White made six saves on eight shots.

Ryan Conrad made four saves on 18 shots for 2-3-1 Thomas.

Field hockey

Endicott 5, St. Joseph’s 0

At Standish, Kim Doody scored two goals to pace Endicott College to the win.

Jennifer Rheume and KD Balentine each had a goal and an assist for Endicott. Lindsay Fallon added a goal as Erin Curry stopped six of six shots.

Amanda Gosselin and Ilissa Vallee combined to make 11 saves on 17 shots.

Women’s soccer

Bowdoin 3, Bates 1

At Brunswick, Melissa Anderson scored on a Cedar Goldman assist at 32:08 to give Bowdoin the win over the previously unbeaten Bobcats.

Roberta Dennison and Ann Zeigler each scored for the 4-2 Polar Bears, and Anna Shapell made three saves.

Jessie Garguilo scored on a Sara Gips assist for 4-1 Bates of Lewiston. Emily Howieson stopped four shots.

Correction: A shorter version of these results ran in the State and Coastal editions.

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