TicketsCINCINNATI – A score from junior forward Darryn Commissiong (Pickering, Ontario/St. Mary Catholic) during the 67th minute proved to be the game winner as University of Cincinnati men's soccer defeated Albany, 2-1, on Monday night at Gettler Stadium.
With the win, UC improved to 1-1 on the young season, while UA dropped to 0-2.
After a scoreless first half, the visiting Great Danes broke the tie early in the second period with a goal in the 49th minute to go up 1-0. Junior newcomer Creggton Charlton (Clarendon, Jamaica/Jamaica College/Daytona State) answered for UC minutes later with a rebound and stick back to even the match up at 1 with 30 minutes left to play in regulation. The Bearcats kept the momentum going at the 67th minute mark when senior Donovan Segree (Kingston, Jamaica/Jamaica College/Daytona State) sent a perfect ball into the box off of a free kick where Commissiong was waiting to head the ball home and ultimately ice the match.
UC was aggressive throughout the night with 14 total shots, including seven on target. The Bearcats' intensity on the offensive end was also rewarded with four corner kicks. For the second-straight game, Charlton provided energy off the bench with a pair of tries on goal. Junior goalkeeper Noah Lawrence (Mount Vernon, N.Y./Sacred Heart) continued his solid play between the pipes with a season-high six saves.
// UP NEXT
UC will finish its season opening, three-game homestand on Friday, Sept. 6 when it welcomes crosstown rival Xavier to Nippert Stadium for a 7 p.m. first touch. Admission to the match will be free of charge as part of the season-long Experience UC initiative.
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Stay up to date with the team by following the Bearcats on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @GoBearcatsMSOC.
With the win, UC improved to 1-1 on the young season, while UA dropped to 0-2.
After a scoreless first half, the visiting Great Danes broke the tie early in the second period with a goal in the 49th minute to go up 1-0. Junior newcomer Creggton Charlton (Clarendon, Jamaica/Jamaica College/Daytona State) answered for UC minutes later with a rebound and stick back to even the match up at 1 with 30 minutes left to play in regulation. The Bearcats kept the momentum going at the 67th minute mark when senior Donovan Segree (Kingston, Jamaica/Jamaica College/Daytona State) sent a perfect ball into the box off of a free kick where Commissiong was waiting to head the ball home and ultimately ice the match.
UC was aggressive throughout the night with 14 total shots, including seven on target. The Bearcats' intensity on the offensive end was also rewarded with four corner kicks. For the second-straight game, Charlton provided energy off the bench with a pair of tries on goal. Junior goalkeeper Noah Lawrence (Mount Vernon, N.Y./Sacred Heart) continued his solid play between the pipes with a season-high six saves.
// UP NEXT
UC will finish its season opening, three-game homestand on Friday, Sept. 6 when it welcomes crosstown rival Xavier to Nippert Stadium for a 7 p.m. first touch. Admission to the match will be free of charge as part of the season-long Experience UC initiative.
// GET CONNECTED
Stay up to date with the team by following the Bearcats on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @GoBearcatsMSOC.