NEWPORT, R.I. -- The UMass Boston Beacons scored twice in the first half and held on to defeat Salve Regina University men's soccer, 2-0, at Toppa Field in Freebody Park in non-league action on Friday afternoon.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: UMass Boston 2, Salve Regina 0
Records: Salve Regina (0-1-0), UMass Boston (1-0-0)
History: Salve Regina has one win in eight meetings (1-6-1) after ending a six-game skid with a 1-1 draw in Newport, Rhode Island, in 2022. The lone victory came in 1986 under head coach Fr. John Meade.
SUMMARY:
- 17:02 - The first opportunity for UMass Boston to take the lead in the came when Luan Cruz rifled a left-footed shot that Gabriel Bazikas made a diving stop before Eduardo Chirico converted the carom for his first collegiate goal. | UMass Boston 1, Salve Regina 0
- 25:00 - Less than 8 minutes later, senior Josh DeAlmeida gave the Beacons an insurance goal with his first of the season and 17th of his career. | UMass Boston 2, Salve Regina 0
NOTEWORTHY:
- A contentious second half saw no goals for either team but both the Seahawks and the Beacons earned a yellow card from the officials for their physical play.
- Salve Regina held the advantage in corner kick opportunities 4-2.
- Gabriel Bazikas went the full 90 minutes between the posts and posted six saves.
ON THE HORIZON:
The Seahawks play at the Wildcats of Johnson & Wales University at Miracle Gro Sports Complex on Sunday, September 1, at 6 p.m.
