Box Score

CHICOPEE, Mass. - August 29, 2014 - The Colby-Sawyer men's soccer team tied Elms College, 2-2 after two overtimes in a season opener for both teams. 

Colby-Sawyer will play its home opener on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. against Daniel Webster. 

Chris DiCecca scored both of the Chargers' goals. DiCecca headed the ball into the net off a service from a corner by Alex Ortega to give Colby-Sawyer a 1-0 lead 25 minutes into the first half. 

The Chargers went in front 2-0 on a mirror play from the game's first goal. Once again, Ortega sent a ball into the box from the corner that DiCecca headed in past the Elms goalie. 

Elms was able to score twice before the final whistle to send the game into overtime. Each team failed to score in either of the two 10 minute extra sessions, resulting in a 2-2 tie. 

Six first year players saw action tonight, including goalie Jeff Cummings. He made five saves in the game. Ege Basaran, Kyle Millington, Zach Elmore, Denali Sexton, Juan Giraldo, and Eddie Garcia all saw time in their first collegiate match. 

"I think we could've came away with three points tonight after being in front 2-0," said Head Coach Craig Wilkinson. "I was happy we stuck to our game plan the entire match, but we need to move the ball quicker, which we were doing well in the preseason. Starting six freshmen tonight, there may have been some nerves on the pitch. Overall I was really pleased with our set pieces and our fitness. I also enjoyed the atmosphere of the game this evening and the support we had from our traveling fans. First class always."