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Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer Stopped In ECC Semifinals, 2-1

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OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. - The third seeded Queens College men's soccer team fell to second seeded NYIT 2-1 Wednesday afternoon in the semifinals of the East Coast Conference championship.  With the game knotted at one, the Bears netted the game's final goal in the 44th minute of the first half.

NYIT jumped out to an early lead in the 22nd minute when Simon-Peter Omooba recorded a goal off an assist from Martin Sundell.

The Knights evened things up just over six minutes leader, when senior Aitor Gurruchaga finished off a corner kick by freshman Andras Breuer.  For Gurruchaga, it marked his team best four goal of the season and was the third assist of the campaign for Breuer, who finishes the year with seven total points.

A give and go with teammate Ben Wilson allowed John Camponeschi to net the game-winner in the 44th minute for the Bears.

QC attempted three shots in the second half in hopes of tying the contest but were unable to find the net.  Overall, the Knights had six shots in the game.  Sophomore James Brostowski registered three saves in net for Queens, with Alvaro Cruz making three stops for NYIT.

QC completes the 2015 campaign with a 7-10 mark, and 7-3 record in league action.

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