For Immediate Release: September 11, 2009
Contact: David O'Brian (dobrian@binghamton.edu)
Phone: 607-777-6478

Binghamton men's soccer falls 2-1 to Villanova

Box score

EASTON, Pa.-- Stephen Paresi and Kevin Garcia each netted a goal, leading Villanova (2-1-1) to a 2-1 win over Binghamton (2-1-0) in the opening round of the Lafayette Soccer Classic on Friday at Oakes Stadium.

Paresi scored the only goal of the first half, finishing off a cross in the 36th minute. In the 79th minute, Garcia increased the lead to 2-0. Less than a minute later, freshman forward Jake Keegan netted an unassisted goal for the Bearcats. The Wildcats, however, protected the lead the final 10 minutes in regulation.

Binghamton seeks to regroup on Sunday when it faces the host Leopards at 2:30 p.m. in the second and final round of the Lafayette Soccer Classic.