SOCCER UPENDED BY COUGARS

Caldwell, N.J. (9/20/14) The Dominican College men's soccer team was upended, 1-0, by Caldwell University this afternoon in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) action played at the Caldwell Field.

SOCCER UPENDED BY COUGARS
September 20, 2014

Caldwell, N.J. (9/20/14)  The Dominican College men's soccer team was upended, 1-0, by Caldwell University this afternoon in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) action played at the Caldwell Field.

With the loss, the Chargers fall to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play.

In the 15th minute of action, a foul called on Dominican at the top of the penalty area allowed a Caldwell free kick from 22 yards out which found its way into the back of the net for the 1-0 lead and eventual victory.

Dominican had a chance to tie in the 79th minute as Matheus Sousa (Cuiaba, Brazil) took a shot, but a diving Cougar keeper made the save.

DC outshot the Cougars 24-8 and held a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks.

Mark Grant (Tokoyo, Japan) had a team leading three shots.

Steven Hegner (Pomona, N.Y.) made two saves in the loss.

The Chargers are back in action on September 24th as they travel to CACC opponent, Post University.

The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the university is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement.  Committed to building its programs upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, the university maintains a student-centered climate and serves a diverse community of students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university empowers this community of learners to excel, lead and serve with integrity and to engage responsibly in the pursuit of a more just, ethical and sustainable world.  Dominican also sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level.  To learn more about Dominican University New York, please visit www.duny.edu.