Camels Defeat Rams 1-0

By Kathleeen Lynch/Framingham State athletics

The Connecticut College men’s soccer team tallied the game’s only goal in the opening minutes of the contest as the Camels picked up a 1-0 victory over the Framingham State University Rams in non-conference action Tuesday afternoon at Maple Street Field in Framingham.

With the victory, the Camels improve to 9-3-1 on the year, while the Rams slip to 5-10 with the setback.

The Camels grabbed the early lead and would never relinquish it with a marker in the 14th minute. Sophomore Graham Koval sent a shot on net that junior Josh Arno saved. The rebound bounced right back to Koval who headed the ball over Arno into the back of the net for his first of the season giving the Camels a 1-0 lead.

The Rams had several chances to score in the second half, but could not convert. Senior Cory Cardeiro was alone on the wing with just over 34 minutes remaining, but his shot sailed wide. With 18 minutes remaining, the Rams had their best scoring opportunity.

Junior Jeffrey Braverman, a Framingham High product, sent a corner into the box that Mitchell Osgood headed towards the net, but junior Austin DaCunha ( came up with the diving save.

The Camels outshot the Rams 17-10 in the game and held a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks. Arno suffered the loss in net for the Rams despite making nine saves. DaCunha earned the victory making four saves.

The Rams are back in action on Friday evening when they travel to Mass. Maritime for a MASCAC contest at 7.