NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - The Niagara University men's soccer team fell to Iona 5-1 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup on Saturday at Niagara Field.
 
How it Happened
Despite a strong second-half effort, the Purple Eagles (2-7-2, 0-2-1 MAAC) couldn't overcome an early deficit against the Gaels (4-3-3, 2-0-1 MAAC).
 
Iona opened the scoring in the 19th minute and extended their lead to 2-0 early in the second half. Niagara's Lucas Fenton breathed life into the home side, netting a goal in the 53rd minute off an assist from Gianluca Del Priore to cut the deficit to 2-1.
 
However, the Gaels responded with three unanswered goals in the final 20 minutes to secure the victory.
 
Niagara's offense showed signs of life in the second half, outshooting Iona 9-3 after the break. The Purple Eagles finished with 12 shots total, six on target.
 
Goalkeeper Jamie Barry made 13 saves for Niagara in a busy day between the posts.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara moves to 15-18-1 all-time against Iona.
• The five goals allowed by Niagara is the most its surrendered to since 205 when it allowed six.
• Barry's 13 saves is his second-most in a game this season.
• Fenton recorded his first goal of his Niagara career.
• Del Priore leads NU with four assists on the season.
 
Up Next
Niagara will travel to Mount St. Mary's for a Wednesday, Oct. 16 contest beginning at 4 p.m.