Goucher College’s men’s soccer team lost to Eastern University, 1-0, on September 23, 2026, in Wayne, Pa. Zach Sievert scored the only goal at 65:45 of the second half, giving Eastern the victory.
Goucher College entered the match with a 3-3-2 overall record, while Eastern University entered at 4-1-2. The teams were scoreless at halftime before Sievert broke the deadlock, and Goucher could not find an equalizer in the closing minutes.
Goucher College Matches Eastern University in Team Statistics
Goucher College and Eastern University each recorded 15 shots. Goucher registered nine shots on goal compared with six for Eastern and held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Dino Gesamondo played the full 90 minutes in goal for Goucher College and recorded six saves. Abobeleh Nkemawung led Goucher College with four shots, while Rhys Petrovia added three.
Mzwandile Honde, Elliot Bezdek and Alex Ruggles also recorded shots for Goucher College. Eastern University goalkeeper Michael Arcuri made eight saves.
Goucher College Opens Landmark Conference Play Saturday
Goucher College will host Drew University on Saturday, September 26, at 1 p.m. for its Landmark Conference opener.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Goucher College and Eastern University produced an even shot total, but Eastern converted its opportunity in the second half. Goucher College’s corner-kick advantage and nine shots on goal were not enough to overcome Sievert’s decisive goal.
Goucher College now turns to its Landmark Conference opener against Drew University. The match will be the team’s next opportunity to rebound from the one-goal loss.
Source: Original report
