#16 Le Moyne Turns Back 
Franklin Pierce, 2-1
Ravens unable to mount comeback 
after going two men down

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (September 25, 2004) – Le Moyne College, ranked No. 16 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/adidas Division II poll, held off a late comeback effort to collect a 2-1 victory over Franklin Pierce, ranked fifth in the New England Region, in Northeast-10 Conference men’s soccer action at the Thomas J. Niland Athletic Complex this afternoon.

            While Franklin Pierce recorded a 20-11 advantage in shots, including 9-4 on target, the Ravens are unable to complete a comeback after falling behind 2-0 and going down men down - due to a pair of red cards - for the final 25 minutes.

            Both Le Moyne markers came on set pieces, including the opening strike in the 17^th minute on its first shot of the match. Sophomore Eric Macias (Silver Spring, Md./Wheaton) converted a free kick from 20-yards at the 16:31-mark.

            The Dolphins doubled their lead 12:18 into the second half on a penalty kick after senior Andy Plum (Harwood, Md./Bowie) was pulled down inside the penalty area. Senior Jared Vock (Plymouth, Mich./South Florida) converted the penalty at 57:18.

            Franklin Pierce was reduced to ten men when grad student Tom McNeil (Paisley, Scotland) was issued a red card in the 60^th minute. Senior Troy McColl (Sydney, Australia) was sent off in the 65^th minute when he was issued his second yellow of the match.

            Despite playing with just nine men, the Ravens forged forward and pulled within a goal when grad student Christopher Joyce (Jarrow, England) was sent in on a breakaway by sophomore Dino Patramanis (Worcester, Mass./Quinsigamond CC) in the 76^th minute. Franklin Pierce was unable to muster a shot the rest of the way.

            Senior goalkeeper Tim Mann (Silver Spring, Md./Paint Branch) preserved the win for Le Moyne with eight saves, including five in the second half alone. Freshman James Thorpe (East Longmeadow, Mass./Bridgton Academy) finished with two saves for Franklin Pierce.

            Franklin Pierce (6-3, 3-1 NE-10) is off until next Saturday, October 2, when it visits No. 25 UMass Lowell for another key battle at 3 p.m. Le Moyne (7-1-1, 4-1-1 NE-10) hosts Houghton College on Tuesday at 4 p.m.