T.J. Gore scored in the 48th minute as Vermont defeated WCC power San Francisco 1-0 Friday night at San Francisco. The Catamounts also dropped a 2-0 decision vs. Santa Clara, ranked No. 6 in the NSCAA Pre-Season poll, on Sunday.
Matt Narode’s goal was the difference as Binghamton defeated Winthrop, 1-0, to win the Radford Highlander Men’s Soccer Classic. Winthrop was ranked No. 30 in the Soccer America Pre-Season poll. It was the second-straight shutout for Jason Stenta, who blanked Radford, 1-0, in the opening round.
UMBC defeated Air Force, 2-1 and Temple, 2-0 to win the Anders Soccer Classic in Annapolis. The Retrievers are 2-0 to start the season since 2001, when they jumped from the gates at 3-0.
Mike Jenne made four saves as New Hampshire battled Washington, ranked No. 18 in the NSCAA preseason poll, to a scoreless draw at Portland. The Wildcats fell 3-0 to the host Pilots Sunday.
Pat Laughlin’s return as head coach to his alma mater was a successful one as Maine freshman Alex Rickett scored in overtime in a 1-0 win over Massachusetts Friday.
Hartford received goals from Gary Muir and an own goal as the Hawks defeated instate rival Central Connecticut, 2-0.
Erik DiLorenzo scored the game-winner as Albany defeated Adelphi, 2-1. The Great Danes lost to host VCU to split at the Nike/Alltel Classic in Richmond, Va.
Stony Brook opened with two difficult opponents at Big East rivals Seton Hall and Connecticut, which was ranked 25th in the NSCAA Pre-Season poll.
Boston University will play host to crosstown Northeastern tonight at 7. The Terriers drew a school record 5,111 in a 1-0 loss to intra-city rival Boston College Saturday.