Scots Tackle Warriors for 1-0 Win

Recap, photo courtesy of Gordon College

WILLIMANTIC, Conn.— Senior midfielder Caleb Cole (Coatesville, Pa.) ran his point streak to five games, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory at Eastern Connecticut State on Tuesday afternoon. The defending Commonwealth Coast Conference offensive player of the week finished off a feed from Danny Nkhalamba (Concord, N.H.) in the 53rd minute to improve Gordon's ledger to 5-1-1. The Warriors dip to 2-4 on the season.

The Fighting Scots controlled the pace of play from the opening tip, registering all seven shots during the first 45 minutes. Six of seven attempts for the Scots were on frame, forcing Ryan Murphy (Cromwell, Conn.) to be sharp early in the contest.

Gordon's best chance of the opening half came with just a few minutes remaining in the first half. A transition opportunity gave Gordon numbers down the left side, as Cole sent a low ball across the middle that was left for Josh Beveridge (Anchorage, Alaska). The sophomore took a touch before trying to place a shot around the back of the defense, but a Warrior defender stepped in front to deflect the ball away.

Just seven minutes into the second half, Nkhalamba left a ball in the 18-yard box for Cole, who struck it firmly to beat Murphy for the go-ahead score.

The Warriors registered four shots in the second half, including three on goal, but too few good chances left a zero on the scoreboard for the home team. Josh Spoonhour (Greencastle, Pa.) took home his second clean sheet of the season with two stops. Gordon's defense also came up with a key team save to preserve the victory.

Quick Hits

Gordon is now 5-0-1 this season when Cole notches at least one point.
The Fighting Scots are unbeaten in their last five games.
What's Next?

Gordon travels to Western New England on Saturday for a noon start.