#5 Herkimer ends season with loss to #1 Genesee

HERKIMER, NY – Held scoreless for the first time since their first two games of the regular season, the #5 Herkimer Generals men’s soccer team lost to #1 Genesee 1-0 in regulation of an NJCAA DIII National Consolation game at Wehrum Stadium on Friday (11/13).

Herkimer (13-4-1, 4-1) lost the lead in the 50^th minute after Cougars’ Austin Richardson scored the game’s only goal via a penalty kick. It was Richardson’s 20^th goal of the season, breaking a three-game scoreless streak, going to the right side of the net past Herkimer goalie Morrice Baker (Bridgeport, CT).

Genesee almost made it a two-goal advantage 66^th, but Baker made an impressive leaping save, on his way to five stops in 90 minutes. As for Genesee goalie Connor Halsted, the sophomore collected his 11^th shutout of the season, stopping three shots against the Generals.

Friday’s game between Herkimer and Genesee was a consolation game, so neither team will play for the rest of the national tournament. Herkimer finished the season 13-4-1 and Genesee finished 20-1.

Score:

#1 Genesee Cougars 1, #5 Herkimer Generals 0

Halftime:

Tied 0-0

COUGARS (20-1, 3-0) Austin Richardson 1-0. Connor Halsted 3 saves

GENERALS (13-4-1, 4-1) Morrice Baker 5 saves

-Giorgio Varlaro