The Colonials announced their presence early, striking first in the 23rd minute before extending the lead after the break. The final whistle confirmed a 3-0 result that left the Bearcats searching for answers.
A Slow Start for the Bearcats
Binghamton entered the match after a scoreless draw with Mount St. Mary’s, a game that had already hinted at a tentative attack. The team managed only a handful of chances before halftime, one of which was nullified by an offside flag, underscoring a lack of sharpness.
Coach Tommy Moon did not mince words, describing the performance as far below the standards set during the spring and preseason. He emphasized that losing 3-0 on home turf was unacceptable and called for a rapid adjustment.
Freshman midfielder Anninos Nicolaou tested the defense with a shot on target that was comfortably saved, while the Colonials added two more goals in the second half, the third arriving in the 59th minute to seal the margin.
Statistically, the visitors outshot the hosts ten to four, with six of those attempts on goal compared to Binghamton’s two. The Bearcats will look to regroup as they prepare for a Wednesday night clash with Lafayette College, kickoff set for 7 p.m.