Annandale-on-Hudson, NY – Playing in their second game in less than 24 hours, the SUNY Canton men's soccer team displayed a solid defensive effort, but dropped a 1-0 decision to Bard College on Saturday afternoon.

THE BASICS

• Result:  Bard College 1, SUNY Canton 0
• Location: Ferrari Soccer & Lacrosse Complex – Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
• Records: Bard College (2-0-0) | SUNY Canton (0-2-0)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Midway through the first half, junior Owen Lebron found a rebound in tight and blasted a shot from in close that was barely deflected wide by a Raptor defender to keep the game scoreless.
• Bard's Luca Costanzo broke the scoreless tie at 34:18 of the first half, perfectly placing a high, arching corner kick just inside the far post past freshman goalkeeper Jason Vela.
• Both teams continued to play tight defense throughout the second half making the final 1-0 Bard.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Junior Mason Holmes directed two shots on goal for the Roos with Lebron finishing with one.
• Bard held the edge in shots on goal 11-3 and corner kicks 6-1.
• Vela finished the game with nine saves in his first collegiate start.  Will Beane made two stops in the first half for the Raptors, Julian Landau did not face a shot in relief.

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Roos host John Jay College Friday, September 6^th at 4 p.m.  
About SUNY Canton
Discover SUNY Canton, where innovation meets opportunity. The college's career-focused educational programs emphasize hands-on and applied learning opportunities in digital design, engineering technology, health, information technology, management, and public service. Faculty members bring real-world experience and exceptional academic expertise to the classroom. As a leader in online education, SUNY Canton offers unmatched flexibility with hundreds of courses and 23 comprehensive degree programs offered completely online. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos compete at the NCAA Division III level and are members of the SUNYAC. In addition to its 15 traditional teams, SUNY Canton offers coed varsity esports and cheerleading.