Medford, MA – Men's Soccer fell to #17 Buffalo State in the first round of the Division III National Tournament by a score of 0-3 on Saturday, November 16^th, 2024.
 
Thomas College: Overall (13-2-4), NAC (8-0-2)
#17 Buffalo State: Overall (16-2-3), SUNYAC (7-1-1)


How it Happened:  

• The Terriers started the game well, with Joshua Joseph forcing a good save from the Bengals goalkeeper in the second minute.
• Five minutes later David Ivarsson's shot went just left of the post with the game held at 0-0
• The Bengals then turned up the intensity, taking eight shots in the next 12 minutes.
• In the 22^nd minute Jamie Fischer was forced to make a good save to keep things level.
• The Bengals had the majority of the chances, but the Terriers defense held strong.
• With two minutes to go until halftime Andrew Hodgins' shot looked to go to the top right corner but was saved once again by the Bengals goalkeeper.
• Despite chances from both sides, the teams went into halftime tied 0-0.
• The Bengals had two shots early in the second half, but finally broke through in the 53^rd minute, taking a 1-0 lead.
• This was followed up two minutes later with another goal, putting the Terriers down 0-2.
• The final goal was scored in the 75^th minute, with the Bengals striking again to make it 0-3.
• Neither team was able to generate any clear-cut opportunities in the final 15 minutes, and the Bengals advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III National Tournament.
• Despite the loss the Terriers had one of the best seasons in program history, going 13-2-4 and 8-0-2 in conference play.

 
Inside the Stats:  

• Jamie Fischer – 6 Saves, 80 Minutes Played