Duquesne University
1-0-0
NIAGARA
0-1-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duquesne | 1 | 1 | 2 |
8/26/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Aug. 26, 2011
Adam Clement headed in a goal off a corner kick by Derek Patrizio in the 11th minute and Simon Gomez scored an insurance goal off a Carter Poe assist in the 68th minute as Duquesne won it's season opener over Niagara, 2-0 Friday evening on Rooney Field.
A crowd of 450 spectators witnessed the Dukes win its fourth contest all-time versus the Purple Eagles in six chances. Colin Thorp posted his first shutout of the season making two saves as the Red and Blue outshot NU, 16-7 which included a 13-4 shot advantage in the second half.
The Dukes return to action next Friday, Sept. 2 as they play Valparaiso at 8:00 pm in day one action of the Duquesne Tournament.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
CLEMENT, Adam (1)
Assisted By: PATRIZIO, Derek
Header off corner
10:15
GOMEZ, Simon (1)
Assisted By: POE, Carter
GOAL by DUQ GOMEZ, Simon, Assist by POE, Carter, goal number 1 for season.
67:23
