Men’s Soccer Falls To WNEU In Non-Conference Play

Chicopee, MA – The Elms College men's soccer team lost a non-conference game 3-0 to Western New England University on Wednesday night.  The Blazers stand at 2-7-3 overall on the season and 1-1 in conference.

The game got off to a fast start with both teams getting quality chances, the best coming off the foot of Freshman Justin Szwajkowsk (Westhampton, MA) in the 20^th minute. Szwajkowski took on three Golden Bear defenders and got off a shot that looked like it was on its way into the back of the net, however the visitor's keeper would make a great save. The two teams would battle for possession with neither side getting a real opportunity to take the lead. The Golden Bears would break through and open the scoring on a header off of a corner in the 36^th minute. The game would go into the break with the visitors up 1-0.

The second half saw WNEU take control of the game, outshooting the Blazers 11-0 and taking 7 corners to the Blazers 0.  The Golden Bears would double their lead to 2-0 at the 49:02 mark, and would put the game away with a third goal in the 67^th minute.

Julian Brosi (West Newbury, MA) was big in goal for Elms, making nine saves in the game.

The Blazers are back in action on Saturday 10/12 when the host Lesley University in NECC play on Leary Field. This Saturday is also Hall Of Fame weekend at Elms.