Own Goal Plagues Owls in Loss to Worcester State, 1-0

Lancers score off Westfield State own goal to down Owls.

Worcester St.

3-4-1, 2-1-0

Westfield St.

3-7-0, 0-3-0

Final	1	2	T
Worcester St. (3-4-1, 2-1-0)	0	1	1
Westfield St. (3-7-0, 0-3-0)	0	0	0

Emilio Mancuso makes a save (File photo)

Scoring Summary

2nd - 54:34 - Team (Worcester St.)

Game Leaders

Worcester St.

G: Team - 1

A: N/A

Sh: Manny Ramirez - 3

Sv: Andy Ramirez - 5

Westfield St.

G: N/A

A: N/A

Sh: Nick Brown - 6

Sv: Emilio Mancuso - 9

Team Stats

Game Statistics	Worcester St.	Westfield St.
Shots (on goal)	16 (10)	14 (5)
Saves	5	9
Fouls	18	6
Corner Kicks	10	6
Offsides	3	1

Full stats

October 2, 2021

WESTFIELD, Mass. – A Westfield State own goal was the difference in the game as Worcester State (3-4-1, 2-1 MASCAC) downed the Owls 1-0 on a Saturday morning at Alumni Field in Westfield, Mass. The goal was scored ten minutes into the second half as a cross from Lancers midfielder Alessandro Romeo (Worcester Mass.) was deflected off a Westfield State defender, changing its direction and sneaking into the lower left corner of the net.

The Owls had a few scoring chances after the Lancers' goal, particularly in the 70^th minute when first-year Nick Brown (Southwick, Mass.) delivered a thru ball to midfielder Zach Soucy (Acushnet, Mass.) who fired a point-blank shot that was denied by Lancers goalkeeper Andy Ramirez (Waltham, Mass.). Ramirez played a vital role in the victory for Worcester State as he collected five saves in the game.

Owls' goalie Emilio Mancuso (Ludlow, Mass.) recorded nine saves as the Lancers out-shot the Owls 17-14. Worcester State also held an advantage in corner kicks, edging Westfield 10-6.

Westfield State (3-7, 0-3 MASCAC) will look to bounce back as they embark on a three game road trip starting Tuesday against Castleton State at 7:00 P.M. The Lancers carry a three game winning streak into their next match-up on Saturday at Bridgewater State at noon.