Nichols 1, Curry 0
Milton, Mass. – Walter M. Katz Field
Saturday, September 26, 2015
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All-Time Series & StreaksThe Bison move to 4-0-1 in their last five games against the Colonels and hold the edge in the all-time series now at 18-12-2.
Three Stars of the Game1 – Freshman
William Aldrich (Belchertown, Mass.) (Nichols) – one goal (game-winning); five shots (2 SOG)
2 – Senior
Alex Geas (Somers, Conn.) (Nichols) – 15 saves; shutout
3 – Junior Dan Johnson (Easton, Conn.) (Curry) – seven saves
Keys Stat of the GameGeas had a career-high 15 saves in the game on his way to his eighth career shutout (second this season).
Quick Hits- Aldrich scored his first-collegiate goal at 69:33 after beating Johnson. Junior
Tyler Brenner (Stuart, Fla.)Â received credit for the assist on the play.
- Curry was outshot by Nichols 21-19, however, nearly doubled-up the Bison in shots on goal (SOG), 15-8.
- Aldrich led all Bison with five shots while senior Ryan Madden (Milton, Mass.) paced the Colonels with five shots (three SOG).
- Four of the five Nichols wins this season have come by way of a shutout.
- The win moves the Bison into third place in the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) while the Colonels move to fourth with their first blemish of the season.
- The Bison start a five-game home streak on Wednesday against Fitchburg St. (the longest home series since 2012)
Quotes"This win came at a very important time for us as we continue to figure things out. We played the best soccer of the year so far today and it was a good morale-booster for our guys." – Nichols head coach
Chris TrainaNext upNichols (5-5, 2-1 CCC) – Wednesday, Sept. 30 vs Fitchburg St., 4:00 p.m.
Curry (9-1, 2-1 CCC) – Wednesday, Sept. 30 vs Westfield St., 7:00 p.m.
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