Teaneck, NJ - Fueled by a pair of early second-half scores, Fairleigh Dickinson posted a 3-1 win over Manhattan in non-conference action at University Field.
The Knights improve to 2-0 while the Jaspers fall to 1-1.
FDU opened the scoring in the 51st minute as Cristian Nunez found the back of the net before Fredinho Mompremier followed suit in the 54th minute.
Manhattan responded with a score in the 59th minute as freshman Brandon Joseph-Buadi (Shoreham-By-Sea, England / Woodard) scored following a free kick off a pass from Lucas Da Silva (West Palm Beach, FL / Palm Beach Atlantic).
Unfortunately, that would be close as the Jaspers would get as Ahu Obhakhan staked FDU to an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the 82nd minute to provide the final score.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Prior to Nunez's goal, Manhattan went 140:44 without allowing a goal to begin the season.
- Dating back to last season, the Jaspers have scored 9 of their last 11 goals in the second half.
- Da Silva and sophomore Noah Amissah (London, England / Orleans Park) are now tied with Joe Hulme (Bolton, Lancashire, England / St. Joseph's Roman Catholic) for the team lead with 4 shots
- Freshman Desmond Cole (Aurora, CO / Cherokee Trail) made his collegiate debut for the Jaspers, coming onto the pitch to start the second half.
- Senior Greg Bohn (Loveland, OH / Loveland) also made his season debut.
- Junior Connor Hayes (El Dorado Hills, CA / Oak Ridge) made two saves between the pipes.
UP NEXT- Junior Connor Hayes (El Dorado Hills, CA / Oak Ridge) made two saves between the pipes.
The Jaspers will host Sacred Heart on Thursday, August 31 with first kick tabbed for 7:00 pm.