Drexel University Athletics
Drexel University
Loyola Tournament (Hartwick)
Dragons Open Season With 2-1 Over Hartwick at Black & Decker Classic
8/29/2008 3:39:04 PM | Men's Soccer
Baltimore, Md. - Fabio Assumpcao scored the game-winning goal in the 63rd minute to snap a 1-1 tie. Drexel's defense would take it from there in a 2-1 victory over Hartwick in the Dragons' season opener. Pat McCaffery notched the first goal of the game to help his team win its first match in the Black & Decker Classic hosted by Loyola.
McCaffery's unassisted goal came off a set piece just over 14 minutes into the contest. It was the senior defender's sixth career goal. McCaffery has led Drexel defenders in scoring in each of his first three seasons with the team.
Hartwick's Austin McCann put in the equalizer for the Hawks with a little over 15 minutes remaining in the first period. But the draw failed to hold up as the Dragons peppered Hartwick's keeper Jeremy Vuolo with 10 shots on goal.
Drexel senior Alex Reber picked up his first career win in goal in his first career start. He made three saves and allowed McCann's lone goal while facing for shots in the game.
The Dragons are back in action on Sunday morning when they take on Fordham in a 10:30 a.m. match to close out the Black & Decker Classic. The match will be Drexel's first ever meeting with the Rams.
