Purple Knights Nipped In Overtime At Roberts Wesleyan, 1-0, In ECC Play
Redhawks Net The Game-Winner Just 1:53 Into OT
| Final | 1 | 2 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bridgeport
(3-5-2, 3-2-0)
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Roberts Wesleyan
(4-4-1, 2-1-1)
|
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
Roberts Wesleyan
| Game Statistics | Bridgeport | Roberts Wesleyan |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 8 (5) | 14 (7) |
| Saves | 6 | 5 |
| Fouls | 18 | 15 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 4 |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
Rochester, N.Y.-Roberts Wesleyan's Dylan Ruiz netted his eighth goal of the season off an assist from Justin Robertson just 1:53 into the first overtime period to lift the host Redhawks to a 1-0 win over the visiting University of Bridgeport Purple Knights in an East Coast Conference match on Saturday afternoon in Western New York. UB is now 3-5-2 overall and 3-2-0 in the ECC. RWC moves to 4-4-1 overall in 2021 and 2-1-1 in conference action.
Roberts Wesleyan outshot UB, 14-8, on the afternoon.
UB goalkeeper Clement Anet (Grad., Cosse le Vivien, France) made six saves in net on the day, and RWC's Caleb DaSilva stopped five Bridgeport shots on goal to record the shutout.
Up next, the UB Men's soccer team opens a four-match homestand by hosting the nation's number ranked team in the Ravens of Franklin Pierce University in a non-conference match at Knights Field on Tuesday evening. Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m.