BANGOR, Maine — Sophomore Lucas Alabiso recorded a goal and two assists as the Husson University men's soccer team closed the regular season with a 4-0 North Atlantic Conference victory over Maine Maritime Academy on Wednesday at John P. Boucher Field.
The Eagles improved to 7-7-2 overall and finished conference play at 6-1, earning the No. 2 seed in the NAC playoffs. The Mariners fell to 5-7-3 overall and 5-2 in the conference.
Husson generated several early opportunities, with sophomore Miguel Diaz Alvarez forcing Maine Maritime goalkeeper Reagan Moynihan into a save in the fourth minute. Sophomores Cesar Soucre and Lorenzo Ceruti added attempts as the Eagles searched for the opening goal.
Sophomore Liam Mason kept the match scoreless late in the half, denying Hunter Crea in the 38th minute and Garrison Fisher less than a minute later. Sophomore Jorge Mora then tested Moynihan before Mason stopped Connor Butler at 40:57.
The Eagles broke through at 42:33 when Diaz Alvarez finished off an assist from Alabiso for his 11th goal of the season. Husson carried the 1-0 advantage into halftime after holding a 10-6 edge in shots.
Husson quickly extended its lead after the break. Mora scored his second goal of the season at 48:20 off Alabiso's second assist of the evening, putting the Eagles ahead 2-0.
Mora forced another save just 40 seconds later as Husson continued to apply pressure. The Eagles earned two corner kicks before sophomore Tighe Hrabchak sent an attempt wide in the 54th minute.
Alabiso added to the lead at 56:03, finishing off an assist from Mora for his second goal of the season and a 3-0 Husson advantage.
The Eagles continued to threaten throughout the half, with Hrabchak, freshman Lochie Boustead, Mora and freshman Jouke Snelder each putting attempts on target. Meanwhile, Husson's defense kept the Mariners without a second-half shot until the closing minute.
Freshman Cruz Coffin completed the scoring at 86:18, finding the back of the net for his third goal of the season to make it 4-0.
Mason recorded three saves over 90 minutes to earn the shutout, with all three stops coming in the opening half.
Mora finished with a goal and an assist while putting all four of his shots on target. Diaz Alvarez also recorded four attempts, including two on goal, while Hrabchak added three shots.
Husson finished with a 19-7 advantage in shots, including an 11-3 margin in shots on goal, and held a 6-3 edge in corner kicks.
The Eagles will enter the North Atlantic Conference playoffs as the No. 2 seed and host their next match at John P. Boucher Field. The opponent, date and kickoff time will be announced.
