BOSTON - (Friday, August 29, 2025) - Salve Regina University men's soccer opened its 2025 campaign at UMass Boston and the Seahawks-Beacons battled to a scoreless draw over their 90 minutes of action at James Cotter Field.

The Beacons controlled the pace and possession throughout the match, out shooting the visiting Seahawks by a commanding 24-10 margin, including a 7-2 edge in shots on goal. UMass Boston's relentless pressure generated quality chances, particularly in the second half, where they fired off 18 shots.

Salve Regina had a last-minute advance to steal a win, but shots by Aaron Muncaster, Liam Barnett, and Zach Brown missed the target. Nick Giorgi played the full 90 minutes between the posts and made six saves. His counterpart, JJ Devine, had two stops -- both coming in the last eight minutes after the Beacons were down to 10 men on the field. 

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 0, UMass Boston 0
Records: Salve Regina (0-0-1), UMass Boston (0-0-1)
History: Salve Regina has one win in nine meetings (1-6-2) 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 on the road.

SUMMARY:

• No scoring

NOTEWORTHY:

• Zach Brown earned a yellow card in the final 10 minutes of the first half while Felipe De Andrade drew yellow in the first 10 minutes of the second half before an ejection on a red card in the 83rd minute.
• UMass Boston held the advantage in corner kick opportunities, 8-2.
• Nick Giorgi went the full 90 minutes between the posts and posted six saves.

ON THE HORIZON:
The Seahawks return to the Commonwealth to play at UMass Dartmouth on Wednesday, September 3, at 6 p.m. The Beacons have a quick turnaround as they hit the road for a match up against Babson College in Babson Park, Massachusetts, tomorrow. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.