FORT KENT, ME - The SJC squad (4-8-1) dropped a tough 2-1 decision at Maine Presque Isle on Saturday, but rebounded to earn a 2-1 victory at Fort Kent on Sunday.

On Saturday, UMPI jumped out to a 1-0 lead as Robert Allan scored at 13:35. Sophomore Scott Desrosiers (Pascoag, RI) evened things up at 37:03 as he netted a pass from sophomore James Scotland (Harrisville, RI). Sebastian Itman scored the final goal of the game at 40:17 off a cross. St. Joe's out shot UMPI 4-2 in the second half, but was unable to convert.

On Sunday the Monks endured poor weather conditions and benefitted from some end-of-the-match heroics by sophomore David Hakes (Whitefield, NH). Ft. Kent struck first as Rob Rochester scored off a pass from Andrew Martin. Freshman Kevin Melega (Easthampton, MA) assisted on a goal by senior Brice Greenleaf (Bar Harbor) to even the match in the 40th minute.

After almost 44 scoreless minutes in the second half, Hakes scored the game winner off a pass from Scotland. Senior keeper David Rosquete (Auburn, ME) had 16 saves in the win.

The Monks play at Newbury College (MA) on 10/22 at 1:00 PM.