Vikings Sail Past Falcons

Salem, Mass. – Fitchburg State men's soccer dropped a 3-0 decision to the Vikings of Salem State in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field.

The Basics

SCORE: Fitchburg State 0, Salem State 3
RECORD: Fitchburg State (1-9-1,0-3-1MASCAC), Salem State (7-4-1, 3-1 MASCAC)

How It Happened

Brendan Davis put Salem State on top early in the first half after corralling a loose ball just outside the goal area and lining a shot past keeper Collin Robson (North Billerica, Mass.) in the 14^th minute. Dylan Senra (Dartmouth, Mass.) made it 2-0 in favor of the Vikings after converting a penalty-kick in the 26^th minute.    

Davis added his second of the game and fifth of the year in the 53^rd minute, giving Salem State a 3-0 lead.

 By the Numbers

• Liam Evans (Marshfield, Mass.), Callahan Wheeler (Warren, Mass.), and Anthony Avalos (Boston, Mass.) had the three shots on goal for the Falcons.
• Robson made ten saves in the setback for the Green and Gold
• Matt Hauntsman (Milford, N.H.) made three saves in the win, earning his third shutout of the season
• Salem State had the edge in shots (20-3) and corners (8-0)
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Up Next
The Falcons return to action on Wednesday afternoon when they head to Mitchell for a 3:00 PM tilt.