FRANKLIN, Mass.- September 1, 2022 - Lesley University played Dean College in the season opener at Grant Field on Thursday September 1st, 2022. Lesley's Adrian Esparragozza (Staten Island, NY) scored in the 33rd minute and led most of the game with goalie Josiah Williams (Salem, NC) making eight saves against Dean.
Dean made all three goals in the second half, brining their first two goals a minute apart. The first goal scored by #29 Melvin Alves (Brockton, MA) with the assist by #12 Jake Richard (Townsend, MA), the second from #12 Jake Richard (Townsend, MA) assisted by #23 Brian Allen (Fort Lauderdale, FL), and the last unassisted by #14 Luke Palmer (Windsor Locks, CT).
Both teams are back in action on Saturday. Lesley University plays Fitchburg State away at 2pm and Dean plays Emerson at 6pm.