EMMITSBURG, Md. - Niagara men's soccer team fell to Mount St. Mary's 1-0 in a closely contested match at Waldron Family Stadium on Saturday.
 
How it Happened
Despite playing a man down for most of the second half, the Purple Eagles (2-8-2, 0-3-1 MAAC) showed resilience against the Mountaineers (3-7-3, 3-0-1) with Niagara's defense, led by goalkeeper Jamie Barry, keeping the game within reach throughout.
 
Barry made five crucial saves, including a spectacular stop on Graham Dougald's attempt in the 18th minute. The Purple Eagles' backline, featuring Alberto Sanchez Cervera, who played all 90 minutes, managed to limit Mount St. Mary's to just one goal despite facing 14 shots.
 
Niagara's offense came alive in the second half, outshooting the Mountaineers 7-0 after the break. Matheus Spina and Gianluca Del Priore each forced saves from Mount St. Mary's keeper Julian Marcos, while Paddy Kildee-Doolan's 58th-minute shot tested Marcos as well.
 
The Purple Eagles' comeback efforts were hampered when Luca Buscaglia received a red card in the 56th minute. Despite being a player short, Niagara continued to press, earning five corner kicks in the second half alone.
 
Mount St. Mary's lone goal came from Dominik Topolsky on a penalty kick in the 33rd minute.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara moves to 1-1-1 all-time against The Mount.
• Barry made five saves, extending his streak of five or more saves to six games.
• The Purple and White are now 0-6-1 on the road this season and 1-13-4 dating back to the beginning of last season.
 
Up Next
Niagara will be back in action on Saturday, Oct. 26 when it hosts Manhattan for a 2 p.m. contest on Monteagle Ridge.