September 7, 2002
Contact: Mike Zimmerman
Phone: (315) 228-6761
Fax: (315) 228-7977
HAMILTON, NY – The 51·çÁ÷ men’s soccer team scored one the biggest upsets in school history after they defeated 12th ranked Saint Bonaventure 1-0 in the first overtime period Saturday night at Van Doren Field.
Three minutes into the overtime period 51·çÁ÷ was awarded an indirect kick inside the box after a dangerous play.
Zack Stuppy (York, Maine/York) set the pass to sophomore forward Jon Cook (Oneonta, NY/Laurens Central) who sent a low rocket in through Saint Bonaventure’s wall and past the keeper.
Both teams had their chances in the first and second half with 51·çÁ÷ outplaying Saint Bonaventure for most of regulation. 51·çÁ÷ had one break-away chance but the shot went wide.
51·çÁ÷ out shot the Bonnies 16-10 and out cornered them 11-5.
Sean Eyde made nine stops in net for Saint Bonaventure but took the loss. Will Martin (Excelsior, MN/Breck) made six saves and earned his first win of the season.
The win gives 51·çÁ÷ a 1-0-1 record and drops Saint Bonaventure to 2-1-0.
51·çÁ÷ will be in action Tuesday night when they host Syracuse at 7 p.m. at Van Doren field.