YONKERS, N.Y. – The Sarah Lawrence College men's soccer team fell to Old Westbury, 3-1, in Skyline Conference action on Tuesday, September 29, at Fleming Field.
The Gryphons now stand at 3-4-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play, while the Panthers improve to 3-5-1 overall and 2-2 in Skyline action.
Sarah Lawrence held a 14-13 advantage in shots, but Old Westbury led in shots on target, 10-7. The Panthers also held the edge in corner kicks, 4-1, and committed 22 fouls compared to seven for the Gryphons.
Senior Jonah Zalis posted a season-high seven saves, playing all 90 minutes in goal. The Gryphons forced the Panthers to make six saves.
Old Westbury recorded the first shot of the night in the second minute, but the attempt sailed high. Junior Ryan Gunderson answered with an on-target shot in the fourth minute, marking the first shot on goal of the night for Sarah Lawrence.
The Panthers capitalized in the ninth minute to take an early 1-0 lead. Old Westbury outshot the Gryphons, 5-3, from there, including an insurance goal in the final 10 seconds of the first half.
Sophomore Kairos Diaz answered in the 57th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1. He now leads the team this season with four goals, fifth of his career.
The Gryphons outshot the Panthers, 9-5, in the second half, but Old Westbury added another goal in the 89th minute to secure the Skyline victory.
Five total yellow cards were distributed, with two going to Sarah Lawrence and three to Old Westbury.
Sarah Lawrence returns to action on Saturday, October 3, when the Gryphons travel to Throggs Neck, N.Y., to take on Maritime College in a 3:00 p.m. Skyline Conference matchup.
