BOSTON, Mass. – Sophomore
Nick Ferro (Smithfield, R.I.) scored in the final minute, but Plymouth State University fell to the University of Massachusetts Boston, 8-1, in a Little East Conference (LEC) men's soccer matchup at James Cotter Field on Saturday afternoon.
The Beacons scored four times in each half to secure the win. Ferro scored the Panthers' lone goal in the 90th minute, finishing an assist from junior
Christian Torres (Deerfield Beach, Fla.).
Plymouth State falls to 6-7-2 (2-5-0 LEC) and turns its focus to Wednesday's regular-season finale at Southern Maine. With a win, the Panthers will secure a spot in the LEC Tournament. UMass Boston improves to 7-5-1 (4-2-1 LEC).
The Basics:
- Plymouth State 1, UMass Boston 8
- Plymouth State (6-7-2, 2-5-0 LEC)
- UMass Boston (7-5-1, 4-2-1 LEC)
How it Happened:
- UMass Boston opened the scoring in the 12th minute and added goals in the 19th, 26th and 35th minutes to take a four-goal lead into halftime.
- The Beacons extended their advantage with a goal in the 54th minute, then scored three more times between the 69th and 78th minutes.
- Ferro broke through for the Panthers in the final minute, finishing a pass from Torres to account for the final score.
By the Numbers:
- Ferro scored his second goal of the season.
- Torres recorded his third assist and leads the team with 13 points.
- Freshman goalkeeper Bryant Amaral (Coventry, R.I.) made a career-high 15 saves.
Up Next:
- Plymouth State travels to Southern Maine on Wednesday (Oct. 28), needing a win to guarantee a spot in the LEC Tournament. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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