Nov. 2, 2004

Box Score

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Providence College men's soccer team was defeated by the University of Connecticut, 2-1, in BIG EAST soccer action on Tuesday, November 2 at PC's Glay Field in Providence. UConn's Chukwudi Chijindu scored the winning goal in the 75th minute for the Huskies.

After a scoreless first half, UConn's Steve Sealy broke the 0-0 tie when he kicked in a shot at 57:42. Five minutes later, the Friars tied the score on a goal by junior Derek Nobrega (Cumberland, R.I.). Nobrega booted in a loose ball from three feet in front of the net. Junior Eoin Lynch (Yarmouth, Maine) assisted on the goal. With 15 minutes remaining in the game, Chijindu kicked in a rebound for what proved to be the winning goal.

The Friars outshot the Huskies, 10-8, in the game, including an 8-5 advantage in the second half.

Providence senior goalkeeper Jeff Newman (Northboro, Mass.) made four saves in his final game for the Friars.

at Providence, R.I.

Connecticut (9-7-2/5-4-1)	0	2	--	2
Providence (0-16/0-10)	0	1	--	1
SCORING:  C, Steve Sealy (Bonginkosi Macala) 57:42; PC, Derek Nobrega (Eoin Lynch) 62:26; C, Chukwudi Chijindu (Bonginkosi Macala) 74:20.
SAVES:  C, Adam Schuerman 4 (90:00): PC, Jeff Newman 4 (90:00)