Men's Soccer lose in Conference Play

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports

Cameron Keith recorded a goal and an assist to lead Binghamton University to a 3-0 victory over the University at Albany men’s soccer team, 3-0, in America East Conference play at Varsity Field on Wednesday, Oct. 8. With the loss, the Great Danes had their four-game winning streak snapped.

Binghamton (6-2-3, AE 1-0) netted its first goal in the 21st minute. Keith sent a pass over to Justin Leskow on the right side. Leskow then one-touched a low shot that beat a diving Steward Ceus to give the Bearcats a 1-0 advantage. UAlbany had a chance to score the equalizer in the 30th minute when Johnson received a pass and was alone in the box with a Bearcat defender. However, his turnaround shot was saved by Binghamton goalkeeper Jason Stenta, and the Bearcats held on to their one-goal lead heading into the break.

The Bearcats added two more goals in the second half. After being awarded an indirect kick from about 20 yards out on the right corner, the Bearcats used a trick play to double their lead. Using Darren McAllister as a decoy to take the kick, Mark Wood tapped a pass over to Barry Neville who rifled a shot to the top right corner of the net in the 66th minute. Keith punched in the third Bearcat goal in the 81st minute when he stole the ball inside the box from a UAlbany defender on a clear attempt.

UAlbany’s Ceus faced 18 shots and made seven saves. Binghamton’s Stenta stopped nine of the 16 Great Dane shots he saw in goal. Stenta earned his sixth shutout of the season and the 26th of his career, setting a new school record.

UAlbany (7-3, 1-1 AE) returns to action on Saturday afternoon when it visits New Hampshire at 5 p.m.

Binghamton (6-2-3, 1-0 AE) 1 2 - 3
UAlbany (7-3, 1-1 AE) 0 0 - 0

Binghamton: Scoring – Cameron Keith (1-1), Justin Leskow (1-0) Barry Neville (1-0), Mark Wood (0-1). Goalkeeper – Jason Stenta (90:00, 0 GA, 9 saves).

UAlbany: Scoring – None. Goalkeeper – Steward Ceus (90:00, 3 GA, 7 saves).