Orange Men's Soccer Loses at Villanova

Saturday, October 30

Villanova, PA

1:00 p.m.

Syracuse University

Villanova

Rich Scheer made two saves at Villanova

10/30/2004 7:21:03 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

VILLANOVA, Pa.. – The Syracuse men’s soccer team lost its eighth 1-0 game of the season, losing at Villanova in BIG EAST play on Saturday, Oct. 30. The Orange are now 4-12-0 overall and 2-7-0 in the league. The Wildcats improved to 7-5-4 overall and 5-3-2 in the conference.

The game’s only goal came in the 60^th minute. Patrick Gallagher headed in his second goal of the season off a Jonathan Lopuski free kick near the corner.

After rain throughout the morning, the field conditions were extremely wet. The first-half offense suffered as players on both teams were unable to gain solid footing. SU and Villanova combined for only five first-half shots.

Syracuse had only two shots in the second half, but the defense was able to hold the Wildcats to one goal despite trying to extend the offense. Orange goalkeeper Rich Scheer made two saves in the game. Villanova keeper Craig Bald had four saves in the shut out.

Redshirt freshman Isaac Collings was the only SU player with more than one shot. Villanova outshot the Orange, 12-7. Syracuse held a 3-0 corner-kick advantage.

All 12 of the Orange’s losses this season have been by one goal. SU has been eliminated from BIG EAST Tournament consideration. Syracuse will end its season on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at Pittsburgh.