Waterville, ME – Men's Soccer secured home field advantage for the first two matches of the 2024 North Atlantic Conference Men's Soccer Tournament with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Husson University Eagles.
 
Thomas College: Overall (9-1-3), NAC (6-0-2)
Husson University: Overall (8-4-3), NAC (5-3-1)


How it Happened:  

• The Terriers got off to a fantastic start, as a corner kick from Joshua Joseph found the head of Adam Elkott, who flicked the ball on to Tre Burgess, who scored to give the Terriers a 1-0 lead 4 minutes in.
• The Eagles responded with three shots in the next four minutes, two of which needed to be saved by Terrier goalkeeper Jamie Fischer.
• In the 22^nd minute Joseph found himself on a fast break, but his shot from a distance flew inches over the crossbar.
• The Terriers ended the first half with a shot on goal from Kris Loubier that needed to be saved by the Eagles goalkeeper.
• The Eagles had the majority of possession to start the second half, generating four shots in 20 minutes.
• In the 65^th minute the Eagles were awarded a free kick from just outside the 18-yard box and scored to tie things at 1-1.
• Both teams were only able to generate one more shot on goal for the remaining 25 minutes, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
• With this result Men's Soccer will now have home field advantage through the first two NAC Men's Soccer Playoffs

 
 
Inside the Stats:  

• Tre Burgess – 1 Goal
• Jamie Fischer – 7 Saves, 90 Minutes Played

 
What's Next:

• Men's Soccer will be back in action at home against Lesley University on Wednesday, October 23^rd, 2024. Game time is set for 4:30 PM.