Spartans Shutout Men's Soccer

FITCHBURG, MA: Fitchburg State men's soccer fell to Castleton this afternoon in non-conference action.

THE BASICS:

- Date: 9/3/24

- Score: Castleton 2, Fitchburg 0

- Records: Castleton (2-0), Fitchburg (1-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The first half started with a Spartan scoring an early goal on the first corner attempt just 1:24 into the contest. Liam Cramer found the back of the net by the back post on a header off the cross from Toby Ritzkowski.  

- Castleton would add another one in the 30^th minute on an outside the foot pass from Adolphe Alfani to Jacques Alfani for a point-blank shot.

- Xander Berthiaume (W, 2-0) got the win in net for the Spartans after making seven saves in the shutout. Malcolm Edwards (Salem, MA) (L, 1-1) was tagged with the loss after making six saves and two goals allowed.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shots: Castleton 16, Fitchburg 16

-  Saves: Castleton 7, Fitchburg 6

-  Corner Kicks: Fitchburg 7, Castleton 5

UP NEXT:

- Fitchburg State men's soccer will be back in action Thursday at home against Dean College at 4:00 PM.

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