RINDGE, N.H. – Pace University Men's Soccer fell to No. 22 Franklin Pierce University, 3-0, on Saturday evening at Sodexo Field. The loss moved the Setters to 5-7-3 overall and 1-6-1 in Northeast 10 Conference play.
Franklin Pierce opened the scoring in the eighth minute, putting Pace behind early in the first half. The Setters looked to respond, with Daniel Santos and Ervin Radoncic each recording a shot before the break, but the Ravens carried a 1-0 advantage into halftime.
Pace continued searching for an equalizer in the second half. Acland Zhang sent an attempt high in the 63rd minute before Eric Garcia forced a save in the 67th. Franklin Pierce doubled its lead shortly afterward, finding the back of the net in the 68th minute.
Alexander Dutra tested the Ravens' goalkeeper just seconds later, but Franklin Pierce added another goal in the 73rd minute to extend its advantage.
Joe Zweben played all 90 minutes in goal for Pace, finishing with four saves. Garcia and Dutra each recorded a shot on goal, while Zhang, Santos and Radoncic contributed one attempt apiece.
Franklin Pierce held a 12-5 advantage in shots and a 6-1 edge in corner kicks.
The Setters return home on Saturday, Oct. 24, to host Saint Michael's College at Northwell Stadium in Pleasantville, N.Y. Kickoff is scheduled for noon in Northeast 10 Conference action.
