ONEONTA, N.Y. - The Hawks would fall 3-1 to the UMass Boston Beacons in their first matchup in the Mayor's Cup.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: UMass Boston 3 Hartwick 1

• Location: Oneonta, N.Y. | Elmore Field

• Records: UMass Boston (2-0-2, 0-0 LEC) Hartwick (1-2, 0-0 Empire 8)
   

BY THE NUMBERS

• This was the first ever matchup between Hartwick College and UMass Boston in the sport of men's soccer.

• The UMass Boston Beacons outshot the Hawks 12-5, though 'Wick would record 4 saves compared to Boston's 2 saves.

• Both teams were quite evenly matched, with the Beacons recording 11 fouls and the Hawks with 10. UMass Boston would also tally 4 corner kicks, while the Hawks record 3. However, none would result in a goal for either team.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Despite some rain earlier in the day, the game proceeded without delay to kick off men's soccer Mayor's Cup competition. Both teams came out of the gate hot, showing off speed and some aggressive playing styles. It was clear both the Hawks and the Beacons wanted to get on the board first, but it would be UMass Boston who claimed the first goal of the match nearly 26 minutes into the match. After the Hawks struggled to keep possession after a corner kick, a Beacons fast break would lead to them finding the back of the net.

The Hawks were hungry to tie the game, though the Beacons' persistent offense would keep them on their toes. Finally, a late corner kick with only ten seconds to go in the first half was the catalyst to a stellar goal by Hunter Bulich (Catskill, N.Y.), who was assisted by Devin Chandler (Wylie, Tex.).

Intensity rose in the second half, though a miscommunication on the 'Wick defense would unfortunately cause a self-goal, unintentionally bringing the Beacons to a one-goal lead once more. Then with 8 minutes left in the game, UMass Boston would seal their lead with yet another goal, making the final score 3-1 in favor of the Beacons.

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS

The Hawks will be back in action tomorrow, September 7th, for another Mayor's Cup matchup, this time against King's College with an expected 3:30PM start time.

About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.