BOSTON, Mass. — Despite strong efforts from the Warriors, the Beacons proved too much, as Eastern Connecticut State University men's soccer fell 3-0 to the University of Massachusetts Boston Saturday afternoon at James Cotter Field.

Game Information:

• Score: University of Massachusetts Boston 3, Eastern Connecticut State University 0
• Records: Eastern (8-5-0) (LEC 4-1-0) UMass Boston (8-3-3) (LEC 3-1-1)
• Location: Boston, Mass. (James Cotter Field)

Key Moments:

• In the 51st minute, Rafael Gross broke the deadlock for UMass Boston, finishing a play that gave the Beacons a 1-0 lead.
• In the 59th minute, Eduardo Chirico added Boston's insurance goal, extending the lead to 2-0.
• In the 65th minute, Felipe De Andrade scored off an assist from Ryan Doherty, putting the Beacons up 3-0 and securing the victory.

Scoring Summary:

• 51:20 – UMass Boston – Rafael Gross
• 59:08 – UMass Boston – Eduardo Chirico
• 65:01 – UMass Boston – Felipe De Andrade (assisted by Ryan Doherty)

Game Notes:

• UMass Boston defeated Eastern, securing a 3-0 conference victory.
• UMass Boston outshot Eastern, taking 23 (eight on goal), and Eastern finished with four, with three on goal.
• Corner kicks favored Boston, 5-4.
• Goalkeeper saves totaled five for Eastern and three for UMass Boston.
• Eastern committed four fouls, while UMass Boston committed five throughout the match.
• No penalties were issued during the match.
• Eastern remains ahead of UMass Boston in the LEC standings, with 12 points, six points behind Western Connecticut (which has played one more LEC match). The Beacons share third place with UMass Dartmouth (each with ten points), although UMD has played one more game.

Up Next:
Eastern Connecticut State University men's soccer will travel to conference unbeaten leader and defending playoff champion Western Connecticut State University (10-5-3, 6-0-0 LEC) for a Little East Conference matchup on Wednesday,  at 6:00 p.m. EST. The Wolves are 11-1-2 in their last 14 matches, trimming UMB, 2-1, on Oct. 4 on the road. The Wolves have an LEC-high eight shutouts this year, five coming in succession. Three WestConn keepers have collected 200 or more minutes, led by 6-foot-3 inch freshman Makai Smith (7-2-2, 1.27 GAA) in 900+ minutes.