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the SNHU men's soccer team's bench during the National Anthem
Jim Stankiewicz
0
Southern N.H. SNH (4-1-2, 1-1-0)
2
Winner St. Anselm STA (2-2-2, 1-0-1)
Southern N.H. SNH
(4-1-2, 1-1-0)
0
Final
2
St. Anselm STA
(2-2-2, 1-0-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Southern N.H. SNH 0 0 0
St. Anselm STA 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

#9 Men's Soccer Falls at Saint Anselm, 2-0, for First '23 Loss

Penmen have six-match unbeaten streak snapped

When and Where: September 20, 2023 – Manchester, N.H. (Melucci Field)
Score: Saint Anselm College 2, #9 Southern New Hampshire University 0
Records: SNHU 4-1-2 (1-1-0 NE10), Saint Anselm 2-2-2 (1-0-1)

Estevao Gouveia scored twice in the second half to lead Saint Anselm College to a 2-0 upset victory of the No. 9 Southern New Hampshire University men's soccer team on Wednesday afternoon at Melucci Field.
KEY MOMENTS
  • Gouveia struck first in the 68th minute to snap the scoreless tie, taking advantage of a 2-on-1 to deposit the ball in the back of the net.
  • He doubled the Saint Anselm lead in the 74th minute, turning and hitting a rocket from the top of the box that sailed into the left side of the net.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • Junior Preston Neal (Windham, N.H.) made three saves.
  • Saint Anselm goalkeeper David Hood turned away all six shots he faced.
  • SNHU outshot Saint Anselm, 22-10, including 10-2 in the opening half and 6-5 in shots on target.
  • The Penmen also held a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks.
NOTES
  • Southern New Hampshire is ranked ninth in the latest United Soccer Coaches Division II Top 25 Poll.
  • Southern New Hampshire still leads the all-time series with Saint Anselm, 34-9-6. This marks the first time the Hawks have defeated the Penmen in two straight meetings. SNHU is unbeaten in 19 of its last 22 against Saint Anselm (15-3-4). It is the first time Saint Anselm has beaten the Penmen at home since Sept. 13, 2000 (2-0). SNHU was 9-0-3 across town over its last 12 prior to Wednesday's loss. The Hawks extend their shutout streak against the Penmen to 249:22. They last allowed a goal to SNHU in the 21st minute of a 2-0 loss Oct. 27, 2021.
  • SNHU is now 126-32-22 (.761) over its last 180 matches dating back to the beginning of the 2013 National Championship season.
WHAT'S NEXT
  • The Penmen are back in action Saturday, Sept. 23 (12 p.m.) when they battle Wilmington (Del.) University.
  • SNHU is back home Wednesday, Oct. 4 (7 p.m.) when it plays host to Saint Michael's College on Candia Youth Soccer Night at Ouellette Stadium.
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