FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The Sarah Lawrence College men's soccer team opened the scoring but was unable to hold its lead, falling 3-1 to Farmingdale State College in Skyline Conference action Saturday, October 24, at Rams Field.
The Gryphons struck first in the 10th minute when Chase Bolden found the back of the net at 9:43. After receiving a pass up the wing, Bolden took on two defenders, collected a loose ball and finished into the right side of the net to give Sarah Lawrence an early 1-0 advantage.
Sarah Lawrence carried the lead into halftime, with goalkeeper Jonah Zalis and the Gryphons' defense keeping Farmingdale State off the scoreboard through the opening 45 minutes.
The Rams responded in the second half, equalizing at 51:22 on a header from William Guillen off an assist from Johnny Guillen. Farmingdale State then took the lead at 65:07 when Javier Newman converted a cross from Lucca Noboa. Noboa added an insurance goal in the 78th minute, sending a shot off a defender and into the net to secure the 3-1 final.
The Gryphons finished with five shots, including four on target, while Farmingdale State recorded 17 shots and six shots on goal. Zalis made three saves in 90 minutes of action, while Bolden's first-half finish marked his third goal of the season.
With the result, Sarah Lawrence moves to 4-8-5 overall and 2-6-2 in Skyline Conference play.
The Gryphons return home Wednesday, Oct. 28, to host Mount Saint Mary College in a Skyline Conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Fleming Field.
