NAZARETH TOPS HAMILTON TO REMAIN UNBEATEN, 2-1
Golden Flyers host Ithaca Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Sept. 12, 2006) – Host Nazareth scored a pair of second-half goals Tuesday to break open a scoreless tie and the Golden Flyers went on to defeat Hamilton in men's soccer, 2-1, at Golden Flyer Stadium.

Nazareth improved to 5-0 with the non-conference win. Hamilton lost for the first time and now stands at 1-1-1 overall. The Golden Flyers open their Empire 8 Conference schedule Saturday at home against Ithaca at 3:30 p.m.

"It was a great win against a great team," said Nazareth Coach Danny Gilbertson after his team defeated Hamilton for the first time since 2000. "They play in a strong conference, so anytime you can beat them it's a positive thing."

After a scoreless first half, Nazareth scored twice in a span of 2:10 in the second half to take control. Senior midfielder Scott Rigney (pictured, Keshequa HS/Nunda, NY) scored an unassisted goal in the 67th minute to put Nazareth ahead and sophomore Justin Stevens (Canisius HS/Derby, NY) scored unassisted in the 69th minute.

Hamilton narrowed the gap four minutes later on an unassisted score by Joseph Hudson (Madison, WI), but the Continentals were unable to get the tying goal as Nazareth goalie Alex Kilroy (Spencerport HS/Spencerport, NY) made a season-high 10 saves.

Hamilton led in shots (16-7) and corner kicks (8-2). Hamilton goalie Anthony Carello (East Syracuse, NY) made four saves.