MEN'S SOCCER FALLS TO PORTLAND, 1-0

BURLINGTON, Vt. – The University of New Hampshire men’s soccer team fell to the University of Portland, 1-0, in the Wildcat’s final match of the 19th Annual Smith Barney Classic on Sunday.

The Wildcats (1-3-1) posted three shots in the game, while the Pilots (2-1-1) had nine, including the game-winning shot during the 65th minute.

Collen Warner delivered a shot, which was deflected to Colin Barich, who found the back of the net to beat junior keeper Colin O’Donnell (Hampden, Mass.) at 65:18. O’Donnell made two saves in the game for the Wildcats, while Portland’s Austin Guerrero stopped the lone shot on goal he faced.

Brad Hilton (Merrimack, N.H.), Chris Banks (Westborough, Mass.) and Dylan George (Bangor, Maine) all posted a shot in the game for the Wildcats. New Hampshire recorded two of its three shots during the first half, while Portland had five shots in the final frame.

Sophomore midfielder Josh Bronner (Belchertown, Mass.) was named the America East Man of the Match for the Wildcats.

New Hampshire had two corner kick opportunities, one during each period of play, while Portland had three, all during the opening frame.

The Wildcats will return home Saturday, Sept. 19 to take on Colgate University. Game time on Bremner Field is scheduled for 5 p.m.