Men's Soccer Downs Elms, 3-1
CHICOPEE, MA - Elms College freshman midfielder Alex Rosario (Chicopee, MA) netted his first collegiate goal, but Framingham State sophomore midfielder Jason Silva (Milford, MA) struck twice in the game's opening 31 minutes to help carry the Rams to a 3-1 win over the Blazers in Saturday's non-conference men's soccer game at Leary Field.
Silva tallied his first goal just 2:41 into the game on a blast from the top of the penalty area then added his second goal of the contest in the 31st minute when he collected a pass from sophomore midfielder Scott Faria (Fall River, MA) and blasted a shot past Elms College freshman net minder Ryan Sullivan (Agawam, MA) from just 10 yards out to give the Rams a 2-0 advantage.
Rosario pulled the Blazers (1-1) to within a goal with a penalty kick goal in the 53rd minute, but junior midfielder Jared Curry (Westboro, MA) provided the Rams (2-0) with an insurance tally as he scored his team-leading third goal in two games off a shot from 20 yards out.
Framingham State sophomore goalkeeper Greg Halle (Beverly, MA) stopped two shots to earn the victory, while Sullivan turned away nine shots in the losing effort.
The Rams outshot the Blazers 32-6 and held an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks.
Elms College returns to non-conference play when it hosts Rivier College on Tuesday, September 9. Game time is 7 p.m. at Leary Field, while the Rams host Johnson & Wales on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Story by Justin Mokerzecki, Elms College Sports Information Director.