Fairfield, CT – Men's Soccer fell 3-0 to Sacred Heart in the opening round of the 2026 Men's Soccer Metro Championships at the Park Ave Field in Fairfield, CT
Niagara goes to 5-7-4, 4-3-3 in conference play, while Sacred Heart improves to 7-5-5, 4-2-4 in Metro action.
Niagara recorded their first shot on goal in the 13th minute as Tommy Mittelstadt forced the Sacred Heart keeper to make a save.
The Pioneers then broke the scoreless tie in the 38th minute as Daniel Losfablos found Danny Istambouli to give Sacred Heart a 1-0 lead.
Later in the 80th minute, Ivan Marcillio picked up an assist on Alex Almuzara Romero's tally to give the Pioneers a 2-0 lead over the Purple Eagles.
Romero then recorded his brace in the 82nd minute as Morcillo picked up his second assist to give Sacred Heart a 3-0 win over the Purple and White.
In the second half, Niagara recorded six shots, three on target, at Anthony Suarez.
Niagara Notes
• Niagara goes to 1-2 all-time against Sacred Heart
• Casimir played in his first game since October 10
• Piecarlo Arghittu played in his 50th collegiate game
