09/01/2007
Men's Soccer Cruises past Westfield State, 4-1

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Clark University men’s soccer team posted a convincing 4-1 victory over Westfield State College in the first day of competition at the Western New England College Classic at Suprenant Field on Saturday afternoon. Host Western New England College defeated city rival Springfield College 2-1 in the opener.

In the second match, senior forward David Blum (Irvington, NY) and senior midfielder Marc Labbe (Waterville, ME) each tallied twice for Clark. Blum gave the Cougars a 1-0 lead in the 13th minute before Westfield tied the contest on a goal by Nick Glumlaw (Agawam, MA) in the 26th minute. Clark scored the next three goals to put the game away.

Clark held the edge in shots, 17-6.

Junior goalkeeper Peter Wise (Providence, RI) finished with four saves for Clark while senior goalkeeper Mark Tiffany (Easthampton, MA) compiled seven saves for the Owls.

In the first match, junior forward Brian Dill (Portland, CT) scored the first goal in the 38th minute while senior Mike Stewart (Springfield, MA) tallied the game-winner in the 53rd minute. Junior Dan Hare (Staatsburg, NY) assisted on both goals. Senior goalkeeper Steve Hennessey (Essex Junction, VT) made four saves.

Trailing 2-0, the Pride finally got on the board with a goal from senior Tony Distasio (Burlignton, CT) in the 65th minute with an assist from junior back Dan Cotter (Stoughton, MA).

Springfield out-shot WNEC by an 8-6 margin with senior goalkeeper B.J. Sturdivant (Bear, DE) stopping two shots.

Sunday (Sept. 2), Springfield meets Westfield State at noon followed by the Western New England College-Clark match at 2:30 p.m.

(Courtesy of WNEC Sports Information)