Men's Soccer Open Season In The Rain

In a thrilling match on Friday, August 29 at the CASC in Augusta, ME, the UMaine Augusta Moose faced off against Roxbury Community College Tigers in a very wet season opener, resulting in a hard-fought contest that showcased strong defensive efforts and key moments of scoring.

The game started with the Moose taking an early lead at 5:56 into the first half, courtesy of a goal from Zane Dean, assisted by Parker Bailey, putting them up 1-0. However, Roxbury quickly responded, leveling the score at 1-1 in the 21st minute when Stivenson Saintmerme netted an unassisted goal.

As the second half unfolded, Roxbury took command of the match with a goal by Valery Charles at 45:20, bringing the score to 2-1 in their favor. Despite several attempts from the Moose, including shots from Isaac Austin and Osvaldo Da Silva, they were unable to find the net again.

Key Players for the Moose:

Zane Dean - 1 Goal

Parker Bailey - 1 Assist

Javi Fernandez - 7 saves

Jaxon August - 13 saves