Army Falls in League Home Opener to Colgate

Saturday, September 28

West Point, NY

7 PM

Army West Point

2-4-1, 0-2-0

Colgate

2-3-4, 1-0-1

Colgate

ARMY

Army Falls in League Home Opener to Colgate

September 28, 2019 | Men's Soccer

Box Score

WEST POINT, N.Y. – A goal in the 88th minute for Colgate spoiled the Patriot League home opener for the Army West Point men's soccer team on Saturday night at Malek Stadium at Clinton Field.

Despite holding a 12-5 advantage in shots, the Black Knights (2-4-1, 0-2-0 Patriot League) could not find the back of the net against the Raiders (2-3-4, 1-0-1 Patriot League). The Cadets limited Colgate to just three shots through 80 minutes of play, but it was a strike in the closing minutes of play that sealed it for the Raiders.

ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES

Army put up double-digit shots for the sixth time this year.
The Black Knights outshot the opposition for the fifth time in seven outings this season.
Keenan O'Shea led Army with five shots, placing two on goal.
The Army defense held its opponent to single-digit shots for the second time this year.
The defense has only allowed two shots on goal in back-to-back outings.
It was the 70th all-time meeting between Army and Colgate.
Luke Doyle made his collegiate debut.

HOW IT HAPPENED

In the 88th minute, Edward Bass of Colgate got the ball on a breakaway and ripped a shot that bounced off the crossbar and into the net for the game-winning goal.

UP NEXT
Army will begin a two-game road trip starting with a Patriot League tilt against Lafayette in Easton, Pa., on Wednesday at 7 p.m.