Box Score Waterville, Maine—The Thomas College Men's Soccer team fell 3-2 in today's conference match up against North Atlantic Conference rival Husson. The loss is the first for the Terriers in the 2011 season as they fall to 3-1 (0-1 NAC) while Husson improves to 3-3-1 (1-0 NAC).
Sophomore Kyle Rabe struck early for the Terriers at the 6:56 mark off of a corner taken by fellow sophomore Matt Ford putting the Terriers on top 1-0. Sophomore Michael Hand added to the Terriers lead at the 23:42 mark when he finished a pass from freshman Jacob Sirois.
Husson got on the scoreboard at the 27:44 mark when Trevor Higgins was able to connect a corner taken by Greg Dawson.
The Terriers led 2-1 at the half.
Husson tied the game 2-2 at the 51:11 mark when Philip Frost rebounded a shot taken by Trevor Higgins. Shortly after the Eagles equalizer Thomas starting goal keeper Mikkail Crockwell came up lame after making a save, freshman Winston Trott came in for the captain.
Husson's Tyler Metevier scored the go ahead goal for the Eagles of an assist from Andrew Austin.
Husson continued a strong offensive attack from the remainder of the half, but Trott was able to stop the bleeding with assistance from sophomore Gunnar Shelton who added solid defensive play.
Trott shoulders a tough loss for the Terriers who, while Brian Potter records the win.
The Terriers travel to Southern Maine on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 for non-conference play. The Eagles take the field for a non-conference match up Sunday, September 18 against Wheaton College.