CHESTER, Pa. – The Stevenson University men's soccer team fell to Widener University, 1-0, in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Commonwealth action on Saturday afternoon at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium.
The Mustangs opened the contest with offensive pressure, recording three shots in the first half. Junior Levi Tanguay registered Stevenson's first shot on goal in the 17th minute, forcing Widener goalkeeper to make a save. Just minutes later, Gaston Magrinat-Valdes tested with another attempt in the 21st minute, but the Pride goalkeeper kept the Mustangs off the scoreboard.
Widener broke the scoreless tie in the 34th minute when they found the back of the net, giving the Pride a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Pride came out aggressively in the second half, generating several scoring opportunities. Stevenson goalkeeper Andrew Sindicic anchored the Mustangs' defensive efforts, recording seven saves in the final 45 minutes to keep the contest within reach.
Stevenson looked to respond offensively, earning three corner kicks in the second half. Shai Farmer registered a shot in the 67th minute as the Mustangs searched for the equalizer. Despite their efforts, Stevenson was unable to break through Widener's defense before the final whistle. Sindicic finished with seven saves for the Mustangs.
The Mustangs return to action on Tuesday when they host Neumann University for a MAC Commonwealth match-up set for 7 p.m.
