FAIRFIELD, Connecticut- The first MAAC match of the 2024 season for the Red Foxes began and ended with rain throughout the match. The Red Foxes dropped their MAAC opener against Fairfield 2-1, snapping their two-match win streak.

Kyle Evans scored his first goal of the 2024 season in the 11^th minute, which put the Red Foxes ahead in the early minutes of the match. The goal marked Evans' first collegiate goal, after 17 matches played.
 

GOOOOOOOOOALLL!!

KYLE EVANS, ITS POURING GOALS!! pic.twitter.com/estMX4U6R6

— Marist Men's Soccer (@MaristMensSoc) September 28, 2024

 
The Red Foxes moved to 3-5 on the 2024 season and 0-1 in MAAC play.

 

Quote From Coach Viggiano

• "Once again it comes down to moments. Unfortunately, we were on the wrong end tonight. The guys deserved a point at minimum but we need to be more disciplined on the road and realize that conference games are a different animal. If we do things we are capable of and simplify the small things, we will be fine. Obviously disappointed and they should be as well. I know the guys will respond."

 

Summary

• In the rain filled match, the Red Foxes and Stags were held in a defensive battle through the first 10 minutes of the match.
• Kyle Evans broke the ice in the 11^th minute of the match with his first goal of the 2024 season. Evans and the Red Foxes started the match up against the Stags 1-0.
• In the 24^th minute of the match, the Stags equalized the match with a goal from William Pierce. The Red Foxes and Stags were tied halfway through the first half.
• The Red Foxes continued to push the offensive attack in the 26^th minute of the match, with a shot on goal from Richard Morel. The shot was saved by Fairfield's goalkeeper.
• In the 39^th minute of the match, Fairfield added to its lead with back-to-back goals in the first half. The Red Foxes trailed 2-1 at the end of the first half.
  • Fairfield earned more corners than the Red Foxes in the first half, 2-1.
  • The Red Foxes finished the first half with two shots on goal, one less than Fairfield (3).
• The Red Foxes began to claw back in the second half with a shot on goal from Gijs Verheul. The shot was saved by Fairfield's goalkeeper in the 53^rd minute of the match.
• The Red Foxes had a decisive scoring opportunity in the 60^th minute, with a penalty kick after a foul inside the box.
  • The shot was saved by Fairfield, keeping their 2-1 lead.
• A defensive stalemate left the match scoreless in the last 30 minutes of the match.
• The Red Foxes dropped their first MAAC match of the 2024 season 2-1 against Fairfield.

  

Stats

• The Red Foxes out-shot the Stags 12-6 in the match, and outpaced the Stags with shots on goal 5-4.
• The Stags scored two unanswered goals in the match after the Red Foxes gained the lead in the 11^th minute.
• The Red Foxes dominated in corners, earning 11 corners in the match as opposed to Fairfield's two corners.
• Jamie Lowell recorded two saves for the Red Foxes.

  

Up Next

• The Red Foxes finish their non-conference slate against Lehigh.
• The match is slated for Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. in an away match.

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