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Niagara NIA (2-12-2, 0-7-1)
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Winner Canisius CAN (4-8-4, 2-3-3)
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Canisius CAN
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer Closes Out Season with Win Over Niagara

Graduate student Luke Szablewski netted an 84th-minute goal to lift Canisius to a 1-0 victory over Battle of the Bridge rival Niagara Wednesday in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men's soccer action at the Demske Sports Complex in Buffalo, N.Y.

The victory improved the Golden Griffins record to a 4-8-4 overall and 2-3-3 in MAAC play. The Purple Eagles remained winless in conference play with an 0-7-1 MAAC record and 2-12-2 ledger overall.

The first half was marred by multiple delays and injuries, resulting in a 0-0 game going into the break. Niagara outshot the Griffs in this half, 8-6, but Canisius put the most shots on target with two tries on goal in the first half.

In the 58th minute, a Niagara player was issued a red card, giving the Griffs a man advantage for the remaining 32 minutes of play. The Purple Eagles were able to hold the Griffs at bay until the final minutes of the game, when Szablewski received a pass from graduate Riley Wagner to break the deadlock and close out the season on a high note. 
 
Senior Jack Petrie made two saves in the contest, while Niagara's goalkeeper Jamie Barry recorded four.

GAME NOTES
• The 4-8-4 record marks the best record under head coach Michael Tanke and the best record for the men's soccer program since the 2018 season when the Griffs wnet 4-10-2 overall.
• The Griffs move to 25-30-5 against Niagara all-time. This is the first win over the crosstown rival since Oct. 9, 2019, when they defeated Niagara at the Demske Sports Complex.
• Szablewski closed out his collegiate career with five goals. Szablewski also scored in the Griffs season finale last season when they defeated Saint Peter's 3-0 at home.
• Wagner finished his collegiate career with a goal and three assists
• Both Wagner and Szablewski are local Western New York products and have played with and against each other since their youth soccer days.
• Niagara outshot Canisius by a 14-11 margin, but only put two shots on goal compared to Canisius' five shots on target

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