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men's soccer seniors 2022
AMBER YARTER PHOTOGRAPHY
left to right: Colman Cassidy '23, Mario Olmedo '24, Ethan Bautista '23, Ethan Dillon '23, Devonte Dawson '23 and Nick Prata '23
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Winner St. Joseph's (Brkln) SJB (6-4-3, 4-3-2)
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Purchase PCP (7-8-0, 3-6-0)
Winner
St. Joseph's (Brkln) SJB
(6-4-3, 4-3-2)
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Final
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Purchase PCP
(7-8-0, 3-6-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
St. Joseph's (Brkln) SJB 2 1 3
Purchase PCP 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Stephanie Santora, Sports Information Director

Senior Day Comeback Falls Short for PC

Panthers Edged Out by Bears, 3-2

PURCHASE, N.Y. – The Purchase College men's soccer team celebrated five standouts on Senior Night Wednesday at home under the lights.

The festivities provided a nice backdrop for an exciting game that [unfortunately for the Panthers] ended in favor of the visiting Bears of St. Joseph's University (Brooklyn), 3-2.  

Prior to the game, seniors Colman Cassidy (Brooklyn, NY), Devonte Dawson (SR/Yonkers, NY), Nick Prata (SR/Anaheim, CA), Ethan Dillon (Lagrange, NY) and Ethan Bautista (Simsbury, CT) were individually recognized for their accomplishments both on and off the field.

Trailing 2-0 to open the game, Purchase clawed back to even the score at 2-apiece. Panther sophomore Marlon Matute (Staten Island, NY) netted back-to-back goals on assists from Liam George (SO/Brooklyn, NY) and Prata in the 27th and 63rd minutes, respectively.

Behind the forward's pair of goals, Purchase would continue to produce scoring opportunities. However, the visitors fired back with chances of their own, eventually finding success in the 72nd minute off the right foot of Victor Naci.

It would prove to be the difference. The sophomore forward netted the unassisted game-winner from the top of the 18-yard box, firing to the far post and just out of reach from PC goalie Travis Stella (SO/Waterbury, NY).

Nonetheless, the Panthers would not go quietly, flashing some strong efforts to knot the game, including a missed Matute shot from six yards out and a Dawson free kick that was scooped up by SJU netminder Leonel Bravo.

Bravo recorded six saves, including five in the second half to preserve the 3-2 win.

Despite being tagged with Wednesday's loss, Stella (2-6) finished with seven saves over the 90 minutes.  

St. Joe's held an 18-12 advantage in shots (10-8 on goal) and a 5-1 edge in corner kicks.

The Senior Night matchup concluded Purchase's 2022 regular season home slate. The Panthers will take to the road for their final two contests—both against Skyline opponents—starting with Mount Saint Vincent on Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. and ending with a trip to Kings Point, N.Y. on Oct. 25 to take on the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at 7 p.m.
 
Senior Day Speech (stats as of 10/18/2022)

#11 Nick Prata - Nick appeared in 29 games over the past two seasons. Coach Gjokaj describes this Panther forward/midfielder as the "Coach on the field". A career highlight for Nick was his game-winning goal against Skyline Conference foe Sarah Lawrence College during his junior campaign. He tacked on two assists this season for a career-total four points.  Nick is joined tonight by his mother Yolanda. 

#17 Ethan Dillon - This 3-year starter has appeared in 44 games over his Panther career. He's notched two goals, both coming this season, and has added six assists for a total of 10 points. Coach Joe-Kai says he's "#17 on the field, but #1 in my heart". He's joined tonight by his parents Krista and Bernie.

#28 Ethan Bautista - Played in 32 games over three seasons for the Panther back line. Coach Joe-Kai best describes this Ethan as the "Quiet Warrior" of the team. Ethan is joined tonight by his mother his parents Angie and Fred. 

#2 Devonte Dawson - Described by Coach Joe-Kai, Devonte is a "Fierce Competitor" and force on the field. Over the past two seasons, this co-captain and standout defender has appeared in 28 games, notching his first career goal this season, to go along with a pair of assists for four career points. Devonte is joined tonight by his mother Shana Powell. 

#10 Colman Cassidy - Colman has appeared in 50 games for PC starting with his rookie season in 2018. To date, this stellar midfielder and two-year captain has recorded 19 points, including seven goals and five assists. He's "Oozes of integrity" says coach Joe-Kai. With Colman tonight is his mother Elizabeth Cassidy and father John Tucker. Please give it up for #10 Colman Cassidy.    


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