Box Score

BIDDEFORD, ME – Thomas was unable to find the back of the net, falling to University of New England 1-0 in a non-conference match on Saturday afternoon. The loss snaps a two game winning streak by the Terriers.

The win keeps the Nor'easters undefeated in the early going at 2-0-1 and marks the best start for UNE in more than 25 years. The fall to 2-2 on the year.

After scoreless first half, Ryan Stephens took a pass from Dylan Dellocoiano on the left side and drilled a shot from 25 yards out just inside the right post at the 48:52 mark to put the hosts on the board.

The Nor'easters would make the goal stand up despite a furious charge by Thomas in the closing stages. The Terriers out-shot UNE 14-5 in the second half, including several quality scoring chances in the final minutes.

Each team had a shot attempt hit the post in the final frame. Thomas sophomore Joshua Phelps connected with the left upright in the 62nd minute, and UNE junior Sean Goodrich had a header that struck iron with 20 minutes remaining.

Aidan McParland made five saves on 21 Thomas shots to record his second shutout of the year.

Mikkail Crockwell stopped four of Big Blue's 10 attempts in the loss.

Thomas has a long layoff before resuming action Sep. 17 at the University of Southern Maine (4 p.m.).

COURTESY OF UNE SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT