University of New Hampshire Athletics

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Pesci Makes Nine Saves in 2-0 Loss at Vermont, Will Host Hartford Saturday at 1 PM in AE Playoffs
11/2/2016 9:42:00 PM | Men's Soccer
BURLINGTON, Vt. – The University of New Hampshire men's soccer team fell by a score of 2-0 at the University of Vermont Wednesday night in the final game of the regular season. The Wildcats will be the No. 4 seed in the America East Tournament and will host the University of Hartford on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m.
AMERICA EAST TOURNAMENT: The Wildcats will enter the AE Tournament as the fourth seed and host the fifth-seeded University of Hartford. UNH previously defeated the Hawks on Saturday, Oct. 29 by a score of 2-1 on the road. Sophomore forward Chris Arling (Windham, N.H.) scored both goals in the contest.
UNH (12-6-0, 4-3-0 AE) Team Stats
12 shots
6 shots on goal
5 corner kicks
Vermont (12-5-1, 4-3-0 AE) Team Stats
21 shots
11 shots on goal
7 corner kicks
Top UNH Performers
Andrew Pesci (Windham, N.H.): 9 saves, 11 shots faced, 90 minutes played
Jack Dickson (Bournemouth, England): 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
Chris Arling (Windham, N.H.): 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Top Vermont Performers
Brian Wright: 3 points, 1 goal, 1 assist, five shots, 2 shots on goal
Charlie DeFeo: 1 goal, four shots, 2 shots on goal
Loftur Eriksson: 1 assist, 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Up Next: The Wildcats will enter the America East Tournament as the fourth seed and will host fifth-seeded University of Hartford on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. Ticket information will be posted on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Highlights
-Second Half-
The Catamounts took a 1-0 lead in the 63rd minute of play as DeFeo scored the game winning goal from inside the box. After a corner kick, the ball bounced around in the box and Wright found the ball and played it to Eriksson. He then sent a pass to DeFeo who chipped a shot into the goal.
In the 85th minute of play, Wright notched his third point of the game to make the score 2-0. He fired a left-footed line drive on target that found its way into the back of the net.
For the most up-to-date information on men's soccer, visit UNHWildcats.com.
AMERICA EAST TOURNAMENT: The Wildcats will enter the AE Tournament as the fourth seed and host the fifth-seeded University of Hartford. UNH previously defeated the Hawks on Saturday, Oct. 29 by a score of 2-1 on the road. Sophomore forward Chris Arling (Windham, N.H.) scored both goals in the contest.
UNH (12-6-0, 4-3-0 AE) Team Stats
12 shots
6 shots on goal
5 corner kicks
Vermont (12-5-1, 4-3-0 AE) Team Stats
21 shots
11 shots on goal
7 corner kicks
Top UNH Performers
Andrew Pesci (Windham, N.H.): 9 saves, 11 shots faced, 90 minutes played
Jack Dickson (Bournemouth, England): 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
Chris Arling (Windham, N.H.): 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Top Vermont Performers
Brian Wright: 3 points, 1 goal, 1 assist, five shots, 2 shots on goal
Charlie DeFeo: 1 goal, four shots, 2 shots on goal
Loftur Eriksson: 1 assist, 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Up Next: The Wildcats will enter the America East Tournament as the fourth seed and will host fifth-seeded University of Hartford on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. Ticket information will be posted on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Highlights
-Second Half-
The Catamounts took a 1-0 lead in the 63rd minute of play as DeFeo scored the game winning goal from inside the box. After a corner kick, the ball bounced around in the box and Wright found the ball and played it to Eriksson. He then sent a pass to DeFeo who chipped a shot into the goal.
In the 85th minute of play, Wright notched his third point of the game to make the score 2-0. He fired a left-footed line drive on target that found its way into the back of the net.
For the most up-to-date information on men's soccer, visit UNHWildcats.com.
Team Stats
UNH
VERMONT
Goals
0
2
Shots
12
21
Shots on Goal
6
11
Saves
9
6
Corners
5
7
Fouls
10
8
Scoring Plays

DeFeo, Charlie (3)
Assisted By: Eriksson, Loftur , Wright, Brian
bloop in box, high chip into right side
62:26

Wright, Brian (10)
Assisted By: Haley, Shane
left footed, line drive into right side
84:16
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