Trailblazers drop hard fought game to visiting Owls 2-1
Joseph Mecca tallied the lone goal for MCLA in their loss to Westfield State.
North Adams, MA- The MCLA Trailblazers hosted the Westfield State Owls this afternoon at Ron Shewcraft Field. The Owls won the hard fought battle 2-1. With the loss, MCLA now drops to 4-8 (1-4 MASCAC) while the Owls improve to 5-7 (4-1 MASCAC).
The Owls would strike first in the 57th minute when Dan Brady took a pass from Kristian Driscoll and put it in the back of the net.
Joe Mecca evened the score when Tyler Vona's shot caromed to him. Mecca would then touch it past the Westfield defense and keeper Kris Carrington.
Westfield ran down the field four mintues later and found the back of the net once again. Mike Stackhouse would tally this time.
The Trailblazers outshot the Owls on the afternoon 16-10 and had an edge on corner kicks 12-2.
The Trailblazers will take the week off and return to Shewcraft field for senior day on Saturday against conference opponent Bridgewater. Kick off is set for 1:00 PM. Westfield will stay on the road and play Rhode Island College on Wednesday.