For Immediate Release: September 3, 2010
Contact: David O'Brian (dobrian@binghamton.edu)
Phone: 607-777-6478

BU men's soccer drops season opener to No. 23 UNC-Wilmington 1-0
Seahawks net game winner in 14th minute

Game File

MORGANTOWN, W.V.-- Nassim Berhouni scored in the 14th minute, leading No. 23 UNC-Wilmington (1-0) to a 1-0 win over Binghamton (0-1) in the opening round of the West Virginia Men's Soccer Classic on Friday afternoon. The game marked the first of four straight games in which the Bearcats face a nationally-ranked opponent.

Berhouni finished off a set piece by Shane Utterson by heading the cross off the post and into the net. Brock Duckworth made four saves in goal during the game to preserve the shutout.

UNC-Wilmington outshot Binghamton 10-8 for the game.

The Bearcats face No. 15 Monmouth on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the final round of the West Virginia Men's Soccer Classic