Sept. 1, 2002

Durham, N.H. - The Adelphi University men's soccer team dropped its second straight game, falling to New Hampshire, 3-1, at the Nike Fall Classic. The Panthers drop to 0-2 on the season, while the Wildcats advance to 2-0, winning their first Nike Fall Classic since 1997.

Sophomore Tal Sheinfeld scored Adelphi's only goal of the game, just 8:47 into the first half on an assist by freshman Padraiq Drew. New Hampshire would tie the game on an unassisted goal by Logan Lee off a rebound at 35:12.

The Wildcats took the lead in the second half at 51:00 minutes, sealing their victory at the 86:50 mark on a header by Nicola Chicco.

New Hampshire goalkeeper Mike Vignola had three saves and Adelphi's Igor Yatsenko picked up two saves on the contest.

Junior Gary Sullivan and senior Anders Salomonsson were each named to the Nike Fall Classic All-Tournament Team.

Adelphi returns to action next Sunday, September 8, in its season home-opener against Manhattan College at 3:00 p.m.

Goals: AU-Tal Sheinfeld (Padraig Drew) 8:47. UNH-Logan Lee 35:12, Matt Glode (Josh Hareld) 51:00, Nicola Chicco (Hareld, Doug Lawer) 86:50. Shots: AU-11, UNH-13
Saves: AU-Igor Yatsenko 2, UNH-Mike Vignola 3
Yellow Cards: UNH (1) Brendan Hankard

2002 Nike Fall Classic All-Tournament Team

New Hampshire
Matt Glode
Mike Vignola
Logan Lee

Vermont
Tim Parisi
Sullivan Silva

Adelphi
Gary Sullivan
Anders Salomonsson

Tournament MVP: Brendan Hankard, New Hampshire