USJ Concludes its Season in First Round of NCAA Tournament
University of Saint Joseph (Conn.)
14-5-3
0
AT
Wesleyan (Conn.)
8-4-5
2
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) (14-5-3) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesleyan (Conn.) (8-4-5) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
November 16, 2024
Team Stats
Scoring Summary
2nd
- 49:06 -
Josh LaCorte
(Wesleyan (Conn.))
2nd
- 67:36 -
Joshwin Jennings
(Wesleyan (Conn.))
Game Leaders
Wesleyan (Conn.)
G:
2 Players
(#7,
#17)
- 1
A:
John SennMcNally
- 1
Sh:
Joshwin Jennings
- 4
Sv:
Mathis Blanc
- 2
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) | Wesleyan (Conn.) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 4 (2) | 16 (6) |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 7 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
Recap Courtesy of the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) Athletic Communications Department
BABSON PARK, Mass. - The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) men's soccer team saw its 2024 season come to a close, falling to intrastate foe Wesleyan University (Wesleyan), 2-0, during the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament First Round Saturday afternoon at Hartwell-Rogers Field in Babson Park, Mass. With the result, the Blue Jays concluded the year at 14-5-3 overall.
KEY MOMENTS
- The Cardinals dominated possession in the early portion of the first half, forcing freshman goalkeeper Will Slayton (Manchester, Conn.) to produce an incredible save 12:10 into the match, keeping the game scoreless.
- Wesleyan nearly took the lead again, as Dylan Clack saw his strike rattle off the crossbar 16:42 into the first half.
- The Blue Jays would find some scoring opportunities, but neither team could generate another clear-cut chance, as the game reached the halftime break deadlocked at 0-0.
- Wesleyan would grab the lead early in the second half, as Josh LaCorte tapped the ball into an empty net, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 edge at the 49:06 mark.
- The Cardinals would double the edge with 22:24 left in the game, as Joshwin Jennings found the ball inside the box, before cutting inside onto his left field and firing a shot past Slayton, increasing the deficit to 2-0.
- USJ would not be able to find an answer to a stout Wesleyan defense, as the Cardinals took home a 2-0 victory.