OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — The SUNY Old Westbury men's soccer team fell to St. Joseph's University, Long Island, by a score of 7-1 on Saturday, October 17, at Panther Park.
St. Joseph's jumped out to an early lead, scoring twice in the opening seven minutes before adding another goal in the 13th minute to take a 3-0 advantage. Old Westbury responded in the 29th minute when Alexander Joergensen found the back of the net off an assist from Johan Gran, cutting the deficit to 3-1.
The Golden Eagles added another goal just before halftime to carry a 4-1 lead into the break. St. Joseph's continued its offensive pressure in the second half, scoring three more times to secure the victory.
Joergensen led the Panthers with one goal on three shots, including one on target. Gran recorded an assist on Joergensen's goal, while Johan Gran and Marius Wassend each contributed offensively with a shot on goal.
The Panthers look to bounce back as they take on the Rams of Farmingdale State College on Tuesdat Oct 20, at 3PM.
