HARTFORD, Conn. – The Trinity College Men's Soccer team fell to visiting Tufts University, 2-1, in a New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) clash at the Trinity Soccer Field Saturday afternoon. The Bantams move to 3-3-2 on the season, and 0-3-2 in conference play, while the Jumbos hold a 7-1-2 record and a 3-1-2 mark in the NESCAC.
 
What Happened:

• With less than 11 minutes left in the first half, the Bantams cracked the scoreboard as a cross from midfield was knocked down by the Tufts defense, but Trevor Saruwaka grabbed the loose ball and fired a shot from outside the box that deflected off a Jumbo defender and past the leap of Nikola Antic to stake Trinity to a 1-0 lead.
• In the 76^th minute, the Jumbos knotted the match as Alex Johnson found the back of the net on a one-timer off a pass from Gianluca Fallone to make it 1-1.
• Just over four minutes later, Xavier Canfin drove to the goal line and played a ball to the front of the net for the finish from Ellis Denby to send Tufts to the 2-1 win.

 
 
Inside the Numbers:

• The Jumbos edged the Bantams in the shot column, 15-9.
• Tufts held the advantage in corner kicks, 8-2, while the Bantams were whistled for more fouls, 13-9.
• Trinity goalkeeper Nate Dyott registered six saves, and Antic posted three stops for the Jumbos.

 
 
Up Next:

• The Bantams will look to return to the win column when they travel to Wesleyan University for a NESCAC battle on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m.
• All-time, Trinity owns a 27-44-8 record against the Cardinals, dating back to their first meeting in 1936.
• The Cardinals are riding a six-match unbeaten streak against the Bantams, limiting Trinity to three goals over the six games.