Serisser Scores Tying Goal Against No. 25 RPI

TROY, N.Y. (October 5, 2021) – The Western New England men's soccer team made the trip to Troy, N.Y. to challenge non-conference rival No. 25 RPI under the lights where the game ended in a double overtime tie 1-1.

Records:

• Western New England: 6-2-2, 2-0-0 CCC
• RPI: 7-1-2, 3-0-0

How It Happened:

The Engineers took control of the match early earning a corner kick under a minute into play. The Golden Bears quickly moved the ball out of their half and recorded their first shot of the game. In the 11^th minute, the Engineers gained momentum and caused a penalty kick. RPI took advantage of the penalty kick netting the goal at 11:19 to take a 1-0 lead. The remainder of the first half the Golden Bears tallied five more shots, three on goals and tallied three penalty corners. The halftime horn rang with the Engineers leading 1-0 after the first 45 minutes of play.

In the second half the Golden Bears upped the pressure by outshooting the Engineers 8-6. The Golden Bears were only able to earn one penalty corner to RPI's four. In the final minute of the game, Western New England made a big play with Chris Allen setting up Malik Serisser to score the tying goal. This sent the game to overtime tied 1-1. Both Western New England and RPI amped up the play not allowing each other many offensive chances. The game went into a second overtime where neither team could convert ending the game in a 1-1 tie.

Inside the Numbers:

• Colin Waltsak started in goal for the Golden Bears playing 84:19 with two saves while Ryan Suprin finished the game for the Golden Bears with two saves as well.
• RPI outshot Western New England 21-14 in the game while also leading 11-5 in corner kicks.
• Malik Serisser earned the one goal for the Golden Bears while Chris Allen earned the assist.

Up Next:

The Golden Bears return to Suprenant Field on Saturday, October 9^th for a conference match against Curry at 12 p.m.