SCORE: Iona Gaels 1, Niagara Purple Eagles 0
RECORDS: Iona (10-5-2, 6-3-1 MAAC), Niagara (3-14-0, 1-8-0 MAAC)
LOCATION: Niagara Field
 
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – A last second goal upended the Niagara Purple Eagles in their final home game of the season on Saturday.  

SYNOPSIS   
After a toothless first half, the game sprung to action in the second half. As both teams created goal scoring chances, it was the Gaels who stole the victory with a goal with 21 seconds left in regulation.
 
SENIORS HONORS

• Prior to the game, the Purple Eagles recognized their senior class – Steve Casey, Hector Solorio Villalpando, Andrew Francisco, Matt Lopoyda, and Bautista Pedezert.

 
MOMENTS

• Hector Solorio Villapando had Niagara's first shot with a long range effort that went wide of the post in the 38th minute.
• Steve Casey made two quick point blank saves in the 38th and 39th minutes to keep the Gaels off the scoreboard.
• In the 52nd minute, Bautista Pedezert had his shot on goal saved.  
• Casey made key saves in the 79th and 85th minutes to deny Iona.
• Luca Pachecho had two scoring chances in the final minutes. His efforts were saved in 88th and 89 minutes.
• 26 seconds after Pachecho's shot was saved, Iona grabbed the game-winner when Killiam Colombie sent in his cross into the box to Esad Mackic who hit a half-volley into the inside post.  

EAGLE'S EYE ON…

• Steve Casey made five saves in goal in his final collegiate game.
• Luca Pacheco had a team-high two shots on goal.

UP NEXT 

• The Purple Eagles conclude their regular season on Wednesday, October 31 versus Marist at 2 p.m.