Falcons Draw Even With Raiders, 0-0 (2OT)

Mason stops one shot in collegiate debut

Nashua, N.H. – The Fitchburg State University men's soccer team returned to action this evening, playing Rivier University to a 0-0 double overtime stalemate in non-conference action at Raider Field.

The Basics

Score: Fitchburg State 0, Rivier 0

Records: Fitchburg State (5-7-1) | Rivier (0-12-3)

How It Happened

Fitchburg State nearly took the lead early in the first half as junior forward Malachi Appiah (Worcester, Mass./Worcester North) and classmate Larry Janvier (Milton, Mass./Milton) put back-to-back shots on frame, but Rivier netminder Nicholas Hasenfus (Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro) turned aside both shots to preserve the 0-0 stalemate going into the break..

Following the intermission, the Falcons continued the offensive pressure with freshman Clayton Mendes-Rodrigues (Brockton, Mass./Quincy) and sophomore Richmond Antwi (Worcester, Mass./Burncoat) registering shots on frame only to have Hasenfus come up big for the Raiders again to set the game into overtime.

In the overtime period, the Green and Gold had the best scoring opportunity as junior Marckdonard Bastien (Worcester, Mass./Worcester North) fired a shot, but Hasenfus was able to corral the shot, resulting in the 0-0 double overtime draw.

Inside the Numbers

This evening's contest will mark the 13th meeting between the two teams on the pitch with the Falcons 6-6-1 all-time when taking on the Raiders.

Fitchburg State has won the last four matchups with Rivier, including a 2-1 decision last season at Elliot Field.

Fitchburg State held a 18-2 margin in shots, while also finishing with a 8-1 advantage in corner kick.

In goal, freshman Colby Mason (Athol, Mass./Athol) made one save for the Falcons in his collegiate debut, while Hasenfus stopped nine shots for the Raiders in the draw..

Up Next

Falcons will host the Owls of Westfield State University on Saturday for a MASCAC bout, starting at 12:00 PM. Raiders will travel to Lasell College on Wednesday to take on the Lasers for a GNAC tilt at 3:00 PM.