Fitchburg State 2, WPI 0

Box Score

Worcester, MA --- Dennis Kane's (Monson, MA) goal at 34:21 of the first half was all the offense that Fitchburg State needed, leading the Falcons to a 2-0 win over WPI in non-conference men's soccer action Thursday evening. The win lifts Fitchburg State to 3-7-2 on the year, while the Engineers fall to 9-3-1.

Kane tallied the game-winner on a breakaway, drawing WPI netminder Paul Moan (Watertown, MA) out of the net and slipping a shot past him for the early 1-0 Falcons lead. The goal was Kane's third of the season. Danny Bolam (Fletcher, VT) added an insurance goal at the 74:48 mark, his third of the year, on a feed from Lionso Ventura (Westminster, MA).

The Engineers fired shots throughout the second half in an attempt to draw even with the Falcons in a game played in a consistent wet snowfall that surprised much of the Worcester area with its early season arrival. WPI fired nine of its game-high 14 shots in the second half, but Fitchburg State goalkeeper Matt Carey (Stratford, CT) saved all eight shots on goal to earn the victory, his third of the year. Jason Hopkins (Mendon, MA) and Mike Ford (Whitman, MA) paced the WPI attack with two shots on goal apiece, while Moan made a save in net for the Crimson and Gray.

WPI returns to its conference slate for its next match on a week from Saturday. The Engineers will face NEWMAC rival Babson at home on October 24th, with an early start of 11am. Fitchburg State will be in action this  Saturday, returning home to face Mass. Maritime in a MASCAC contest at noon. 

Story by Ray Cotrufo - WPI Athletics