KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — The Keuka College Men's Soccer team dropped a home game at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex to SUNY Potsdam 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Evan Pellerito scored the lone goal for Keuka College (0-2). Brenden Moquin had the assist on the Pellerito tally.
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The Bears stepped out to an early lead on Saturday scoring in the first 13 minutes of the game. The wolves made their comeback goal coming from Evan Pellerito after a corner kick from Brenden Moquin 26 minutes into the game. The Bears were quick to answer, regaining the lead eight minutes following Keuka's goal. SUNY Potsdam led 2-1 at the half.
SUNY Potsdam quickly added to their lead scoring 53 seconds into the second half. The visitors would later push their lead to 4-1. The Wolves had advantages in the second with seven corner kicks, compared to Potsdam's one. However, Keuka only managed one shot in the half and would fall to SUNY Potsdam 4-1.
KC Notes:
· Keuka College remains ahead in the all-time series with SUNY Potsdam as it now sits at 3-2-3
· This was just the third game of the eight-game series that did not go to overtime
· It was the first career goal for Pellerito and first career assist for Moquin
· Carson Smith started in goal and made four saves for the Wolves. Cory Cangemi entered in the second half and made a pair of saves in his time
Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves have a week to recover and prepare for their next match. Keuka College will host the University of Rochester next Saturday at the Jephson Community Athletic Complex. The non-conference match will kickoff at 3 p.m.