Sept. 7, 2002

Final Stats

Stony Brook, N.Y. - Holy Cross' Matt Ney netted the gamewinning goal with just 13 seconds remaining in overtime as the Crusaders handed the Stony Brook men's soccer team a 2-1 loss in the Seawolves' home opener at University Field.

The Crusaders (2-0-1) came out firing in overtime, and it paid off with just 13 ticks left on the clock. Ney collected the ball after a scramble in front of the Stony Brook goal, and his header got past Seawolves goalkeeper Dan Ferrin and two SBU defenders to give Holy Cross the victory.

Both teams had plenty of chances in the first half, but the score remained 0-0 at the break. However, Holy Cross controlled the pace in the opening minutes of the second stanza. Ten minutes into the half, Chris Napolitano collected a pass from Ney, and his shot in the box caromed off Ferrin and into the back of the net.

The Seawolves (0-3) responded, stepping up their offensive attack. In the 74th minute, freshman Payton Webb's pass found redshirt junior Shane Arikian, who softly headed the ball into the upper 90 of the Crusaders' goal past keeper Kevin Baker.

Ney's gamewinner handed the Seawolves their first loss in extra periods in three seasons.

Stony Brook's Ferrin was again impressive in the goal, recording 11 saves on the afternoon.

The Seawolves return to action next weekeend when they travel to Florida for the University of South Florida Classic.