Standish, ME - JR Sinisa Bajic (Belgrade, Serbia) scored twice as Southern Maine topped Saint Joseph's College 3-1 in men's soccer today.

SR Eddie Weddington (Augusta, ME) gave the Huskies an early lead after heading the ball into the net in the 30th minute off a cross by Bajic.

SJC keeper SO Cory Smith (Ellsworth, ME), finished with 7 saves and made 3 impressive saves in the half to keep the Monks within striking distance.

Bajic netted two second half goals off assists by Weddington and SO Peter McHugh (Portland, ME) to secure the win for Southern Maine.

USM keeper SO David Kreps (Agawam, MA) picked up one save in the shut-out.

The Monks host GNAC opponent Albertus Magnus on Saturday, 9/8 at 3 PM, while the Huskies host University of New England on 9/3 at 1 PM.



Soccer Game Summary (Final)

USM vs Saint Joseph's ME (Sep 01, 2007 at Standish Maine)

USM (1-0) vs. Saint Joseph's ME (0-1)
Date: Sep 01, 2007 Attendance: 100
Weather: sunny

Goals by period       1 2 Tot
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USM...................... 1 2 - 3
Saint Joseph's ME... 0 0 - 0

SCORING SUMMARY:

1. 15:39 USMMS Eddie Weddington (Sinisa Bajic) - Corner kick
2. 52:58 USMMS Sinisa Bajic (Eddie Weddington)
3. 72:46 USMMS Sinisa Bajic (Peter McHugh)

Shots: USMMS 23, Saint Joseph's ME 1
Saves: USMMS 1 (David Kreps 1), Saint Joseph's ME 7 (Cory Smith 7)