The Husson men’s and women’s soccer teams played their North Atlantic Conference openers against Lesley University at Dilboy Stadium in Somerville, Massachusetts on Saturday night.
In the men’s game- The Eagles held the Lynx to just one shot on net, and got two goals from Miguel Diaz Alvarez to win their first game of the season 5-0. Alvarez also had an assist. Cesar Soucre and Santiago Jimenez added goals for Husson. Carlos Davila contributed one assist. They outshot Lesley University 20-3 in attempts (16-1 on goal), and also had a 5-1 advantage on corner kick opportunities. Liam Mason (Greenville) stopped the one shot he faced for the shutout. The Eagles (1-3-1 overall) will host UNE on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. in a non-conference match.
In the women’s game- Cameron Wedding and Elsie Koehler each scored a goal as Lesley University took the league opener 2-0. Olivia Charles had two of the three shots on goal for Husson, and Gabriella Smith (Biddeford) made two saves in net. The Eagles (2-3-1) will head to Lewiston on Tuesday night for a non-conference match against Bates College at 7 p.m.
Photos of Miguel Diaz Alvarez from Husson University Athletics
