Golden Bears Blank Leopards

(Courtesy of WNEC Sports Information)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Western New England College men's soccer team recorded its seventh consecutive shutout with a 5-0 victory over Wentworth Institute of Technology Saturday (Oct. 10).

This was a season high for goals for the Golden Bears who are 8-4-2 overall and 5-2-1 in The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC). WNEC is 5-0-2 in its last seven outings.

Senior forward Jay Sabia (Poughkeepsie, NY) scored his first two goals of the season and added an assist. He netted the opening goal just 3:12 into the contest, and added his final score and assist in the second half.

Sophomore forward John Rusin (Chicopee, MA) contributed his first goal of the year and had the assist on Sabia's first score.

Junior midfielder Justin Martins (Ludlow, MA) chipped-in with his team high fifth goal of the campaign while senior midfielder Ryan Nugent (Bath, PA) collected his first goal of the fall.

Sophomore midfielder Shawn Fitzpatrick (Burnt Hills, NY) had three assists in one of the best performances of his career.

Senior goalkeeper Kyle Bak (Cumberland, RI) compiled five saves in 57 minutes, 15 seconds. Sophomore Sean Healey (Portland, CT) played the rest of the way stopping three shots.

Western New England College had a 21-10 advantage in shots and 3-0 edge in corner kicks.

Juniors Brian Pearsall (Sanford, ME) (6 saves) and Devin Pleuler (Gloucester, MA) (3 saves) combined for nine saves for the Leopards.

Wentworth drops to 5-6 overall and 4-4 in the conference.