Ravens score lone goal in the 44th minute of the first half.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Facing off against 12th-ranked Franklin Pierce to begin their 2025 campaign, the University of Bridgeport's men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to the Ravens on Thursday night.
FPU's lone goal came in the 44th minute of the first half when Andy Chisholm knocked in a loose ball in the middle of the box.
The Purple Knights matched Franklin Pierce throughout the contest, holding a 9–8 edge in total shots and finishing level in shots on target at four apiece.
UB's goalkeeper Viktor MaĊĦek recorded three saves in his Purple Knight debut, while Franklin Pierce's David Skorodumov earned the shutout with four stops.
Skorodumov needed to make a pair of tough stops in the first half, including a one-on-one situation with Kaanturk Akgul in the 24th minute.
Despite a strong push in the second half, including four corner kicks, the Purple Knights were unable to find the equalizer. UB also lost 1-0 to Franklin Pierce to begin the 2024 season.
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Bridgeport will make the short trip to SCSU on Sunday for a noon start against the Owls.
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