Niagara could not comeback from a two-goal deficit against Navy at Glenn Warner Soccer Facility in Annapolis, Md.
Navy opened the scoring in the first half in the 12th minute. The Midshipmen added another goal in the 31st minute of play in the first half.
Freshman keeper
Julien Casimir recorded six saves allowing two get passed both in the first half.
The Purple Eagles could not complete the comeback registering their lone shot on goal in the second half.
Notes From Coach Boyle
"We know we have the talent and heart to deal with adversity. Today, against a very good Navy team, we couldn't claw our way back in, but I'm proud of the guys. We found out a lot about ourselves and should believe in what we're building here."
Niagara Notes
• Niagara drops to 0-3 all time against Navy
• This is the first time this season where the Purple Eagles have been scoreless in a match
• Casimir recorded season highs in shots faced (19) and saves (6)
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Landon Hungerford,
Reon Tezuka, and
Juan Cardona all played a full 90 minutes
Up Next
The Purple Eagles return to action on Sunday September 7 with a match against Robert Morris at Niagara Field with game time to start at 2 p.m.