Elmira College Men's Soccer Improves to 2-0 with win over Bard College

Elmira, NY – The Elmira College Men’s Soccer team won another decisive game this evening by defeating host Bard College 2-0. It was a stalemate throughout the first half and most of the second half until the Purple and Gold struck for two goals in the 78th and 89th minutes of the game. The Soaring Eagles looked to apply pressure to the opposing goalie and did so by putting 9 of their 15 total shots on goal.

First year forward Erik Lee ’13 gave the Soaring Eagles the game winner by scoring on an assist from teammate Brian Haschke ’10 in the 78th minute of play. This was Lee’s first goal of his colligate career.

The game seemed to still be up in the air with Elmira leading only by 1 until Jason Guernsey ’12 came off the bench to tally up his second goal of the season. Haschke again was responsible for the assist.

A strong defensive effort proved to be the key factor in tonight’s win. Guarding the net was second year goal keeper Jared Micheller ’12 who played all 90 minutes. Micheller tallied up 3 saves and chalked up his first shut out victory of his colligate career.

For Bard College, Devon Connelly registered 90 minutes and made seven saves in goal.

The Soaring Eagles Men’s Soccer team will look to continue their success as they go on the road to play the University of Pitt-Bradford on September 12, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.