YONKERS, N.Y. – The Sarah Lawrence men's soccer team fell 2-0 to St. Joseph's Brooklyn on Saturday night at Fleming Field. Despite a valiant defensive effort, the Gryphons were unable to break through the Bears' defense, as Victor Naci's two second-half goals sealed the victory for the visitors.

Notable Performers

• Sarah Lawrence goalkeeper Jonah Zalis kept the Gryphons in the game with five saves, including several crucial stops in the first half.
• Aidan Roney and Eloy Pampin each had shots on goal for Sarah Lawrence

How it Happened
The first half was a closely contested battle, with both teams struggling to find clear chances. Sarah Lawrence managed six shots, while St. Joseph's registered 11. Zalis made two key saves to keep the game scoreless heading into halftime. The Bears ramped up the pressure in the second half, with Naci finally breaking the deadlock in the 55th minute with an unassisted strike. Sarah Lawrence pushed forward in search of an equalizer but was unable to capitalize on their opportunities. The Bears continued to apply pressure and doubled their lead in the 82nd minute when Naci scored his second goal of the match on a pinball-like strike from the left side of the goal. Despite late attempts by the Gryphons, including a shot by Peter Miles that was saved by SJBK's keeper in the 88th minute, Sarah Lawrence could not mount a comeback.

Up Next
The Gryphons (5-9-2, Skyline 2-4-1) will return to action on Saturday, October 19th, as they travel to face the Golden Eagles of St. Joseph's Long Island in a Skyline Conference matchup. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. as Sarah Lawrence looks to rebound and add to their conference win total.