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News Release

MEN'S SOCCER BLANKS THE MOUNT, 1-0

11/2/2002

  • Box Score

    Emmitsburg, Md. - The Mount St. Mary's men's soccer
                     team lost to UMBC by a final score of 1-0 in Northeast
                     Conference men's soccer action Saturday afternoon.
                     Retrievers' striker Derek McElligott recorded an
                     unassisted goal in the 82nd minute, dropping the Mount
                     to 5-9-3 on the season. 

                     With a scoreless game heading into the final 10 minutes
                     of the game, McElligott intercepted a pass on the way
                     back to Mount goalkeeper Brian Crum. McElligott from
                     eight yards out volleyed the ball past a diving Crum into
                     the net for the goal.

                     The Mount continued to be relentless in the final minutes,
                     earning multiple scoring opportunities in Retriever
                     territory. Despite the opportunities, the Mount were
                     unable to find the equalizer as UMBC goaltender Brian
                     Rowland (3 saves) held on for the shutout victory. With
                     the win the Retrievers move to 11-5-2 on the season.