

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 17, 2005-- Springfield College senior goalkeeper David Minkoff (Oceanside, N.J.) recorded five saves, but it was not enough as the Pride fell to Wheaton College, 3-0, in New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play tonight (Sept. 17) at Springfield College.
Wheaton (3-2, 1-0) tallied two goals in the first half at 20:09 and 34:02 despite tough defense from the Pride (0-5, 0-1). In the second half, Wheaton added a late goal, in the 77th minute of action for the 3-0 victory. Both teams were very aggressive to the ball and despite several chances for the Pride, it could not capitalize.
SC plays host to the Mass. College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7:00 p.m.
Only the seventh coach in a rich soccer tradition dating back to 1906, Peter Haley '77 G '78 will be entering his 24th season of coaching at his alma mater in the fall of 2008. A veteran of 27 years on the college soccer circuit, Haley has amassed over 200 wins during his impressive tenure. Read more.