Niagara University, N.Y. – Lone goal scorer of the game Reon Tezuka helped Niagara Defeat Iona 1-0 at Mazzella Field in New Rochelle, N.Y.
Reon Tezuka kicked scored the contests lone goal in the 23rd minute. Juan Cardona took a corner kick for the Purple Eagles where he found Tezuka at the back post as he headed the ball into the goal.
Iona attempted a comeback recording 13 shots with four finding their way to Grant Wyles.
Coach Boyle on today’s performance:
“Proud of the boys today. They were sharp, focused, and earned a great shutout win on the road. It’s been a while since we’ve won down here, and this one means a lot. We continue to grow stronger together every game — as a team, as a family.”
Niagara Notes
• Niagara improves to 10-11-1 all time against Iona
• The last time Niagara won a game in New Rochelle was on October 19, 2007
• Grant Wyles recorded his first clean sheet of the season, and first Division I clean sheet
• Grant Wyles currently sits third in the country in saves per game and sits atop of the MAAC
• Reon Tezuka ranks third in MAAC in game-winning Goals with two
Up Next
Niagara is back in action on October 15 against Mount St. Mary’s at Niagara Field with game time slotted for 4 p.m.
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