FITCHBURG, Mass. – Russell Sage College was edged 2-1 at Fitchburg State this evening.

After the Falcons scored twice in the first half, freshman forward/midfielder Andrew Kraszewski (Mechanicville, NY/Mechanicville) halved the deficit in the 52nd minute. Freshman defender Isaiah Edmonds (Earlton, NY/Greenville) assisted on the goal.

Sophomore forward Gabriel Teixeira scored both goals for Fitchburg State (1-6-1), while freshman defender Lucas Barbosa recorded both helpers.

RSC (4-3-1/2-0-0 E8) held a 32-11 advantage on shots, including a 13-2 for those on-goal, across the 90 minutes.

Looking ahead, the Gators, which saw a three-game winning streak come to an end, host Keuka on Sunday afternoon. The E8 contest is slated to begin at 2:00 pm.

Notes: Junior forward El Hadji Iba Sy (Bronx, NY/Emma Lazarus) was named the Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week on Monday…He netted three goals, including two game-winners, across a pair of victories…The fall marks the first season with Amir Pasic at the helm of the program...He picked up his first career win on Thursday, September 1 at Castleton...17 players returned to the team...Junior defender/midfielder Ian Maguire (Dunstable, MA/Groton Dunstable Regional) and midfielder/forward Christian Vålstuen (Lillestrom, Norway/Lambertseter Athletic), a fifth-year senior, were voted co-captains.

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