Men’s Soccer Defeated by UMBC 2-1 in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD - The Saint Peter's University men's soccer team continued its season-opening road campaign with a trip to Baltimore to face off against UMBC Friday night. After an early Peacocks lead, the Retrievers would rally back to win the contest 2-1.
 
Game Notes

• The Peacocks were able to strike first Friday night, with the first goal of the game coming off the boot of junior forward Dominic Laws at 44'.
• Laws' goal came off a corner kick from Jamie Davis, who would tally his first assist of the season on the play.
• The success of Saint Peter's would be short lived, however, as UMBC's Tre Pulliam would find the net at the 56' mark after a cross from Alejandro Arbelaez.
• Shortly thereafter, UMBC's Ryan Becher would net the Retrievers' game winning goal, after a series of missed shots and deflections within the Peacocks' box.

Inside the Numbers

• UMBC was able to rack up 15 shots throughout the match compared to Saint Peter's seven.
• Peacocks goalkeeper Robbie Anderson recorded five saves on the day.
• The goal by Laws is the junior's 12th while at Saint Peter's, having tallied eight during the 2018 season alone.

Coach's Quotes - Julian Richens

• "Tough result tonight which we will quickly learn from."
• "It was a game of moments tonight."
• "We are disappointed with the two goals we conceded and had the opportunity to get back in front before they scored their second."
• "We will learn to be more ruthless when we have the momentum in the game."

Up Next

• The Peacocks head to Annapolis, Maryland to face off against Navy on Sunday, September 8 at 7 p.m.