University of Massachusets Athletics
Men’s Soccer Rolls To 3-0 Win Over Boston College
September 03, 2022 | Men's Soccer
Matt Cence, Alec Hughes, and Ryan Levay all scored a goal while Evan Fournier added two assists.
AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts men's soccer team defeated Boston College 3-0 on Saturday afternoon in front of a standing room only crowd at Rudd Field. The Minutemen (2-0-1 Overall) put 10 of their 11 shots on target in the win and picked up their second shutout in as many games at home.
Matt Cence scored the opening goal in the fifth minute after racing by the Eagles defense to put home his first collegiate goal.
The Minutemen added their final two goals in a three-minute span in the second half, first on an Alec Hughes goal following an assist from Evan Fournier in the 61st-minute to put UMass up 2-0. Hughes sealed off a BC defender in the box and was found by Fournier to set up a right-footed shot into the right side of goal.
Ryan Levay made it a 3-0 contest moments later, heading one into the back of goal from 12-yards out after a Fournier cross from the left side.
Matt Zambetti finished with four saves on the afternoon, including a diving stop in the 20th-minute on a BC shot from distance. BC attempted 13 shots and put four on frame.
Hughes led UMass with three of his four shots on target while Shizu Yohena put both of his on frame.
The Minutemen hit the road for their next contest at Central Connecticut State on Wednesday at 7 p.m. before returning home to Rudd Field to take on Boston University on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m.
For complete coverage of the UMass men's soccer team, follow the Minutemen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @UMassMSoccer and online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
Matt Cence scored the opening goal in the fifth minute after racing by the Eagles defense to put home his first collegiate goal.
The Minutemen added their final two goals in a three-minute span in the second half, first on an Alec Hughes goal following an assist from Evan Fournier in the 61st-minute to put UMass up 2-0. Hughes sealed off a BC defender in the box and was found by Fournier to set up a right-footed shot into the right side of goal.
Ryan Levay made it a 3-0 contest moments later, heading one into the back of goal from 12-yards out after a Fournier cross from the left side.
Matt Zambetti finished with four saves on the afternoon, including a diving stop in the 20th-minute on a BC shot from distance. BC attempted 13 shots and put four on frame.
Hughes led UMass with three of his four shots on target while Shizu Yohena put both of his on frame.
The Minutemen hit the road for their next contest at Central Connecticut State on Wednesday at 7 p.m. before returning home to Rudd Field to take on Boston University on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m.
For complete coverage of the UMass men's soccer team, follow the Minutemen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @UMassMSoccer and online at www.UMassAthletics.com.
Team Stats
BCE
UMA
Goals
0
3
Shots
13
11
Shots on Goal
4
10
Saves
7
4
Corners
4
3
Fouls
15
18
Scoring Plays

Matt Cence (1)
GOAL by UMA Cence, Matt.
04:45

Alec Hughes (1)
Assisted By: Evan Fournier
GOAL by UMA Hughes, Alec Assist by Fournier, Evan.
60:44

Ryan Levay (1)
Assisted By: Evan Fournier
GOAL by UMA Levay, Ryan Assist by Fournier, Evan.
62:29
Game Leaders
Players
Players Mentioned
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