GORHAM, Maine – Akram Traore broke a 0-0 stalemate in the 53^rd minute to help lift the Colby College Mules to a 2-0 win over the University of Southern Maine Huskies in a non-conference men's soccer game Tuesday night at Hannaford Field.
 
The Records:
Colby College (2-1)
Southern Maine (1-2-2)
 
Today's game is the 44th meeting between the University of Southern Maine and the Colby College Mules. Colby leads the overall series 33-7-4.  Southern Maine last defeated Colby on September 30, 2009 by the score of 3-0. Colby earned a 4-0 result during the 2023 season.
 
How It Happened:

• Colby dominated possession in the first half, but the Huskies defense stood strong to keep the game scoreless.  Husky freshman goalkeeper Aldo Bryant (Fairhope, Ala./Bayside Academy) made an outstanding diving save on a direct kick attempt in the 33^rd minute from Colby's Colin Leon to aid in the effort.
• Colby continued to control the ball in the second half and broke through for the go-ahead goal from Traore in the 53^rd.  Traore's goal is his first of the season.
• The Mules doubled their advantage in the 55^th minute after being awarded a penalty kick following a foul in the box from Southern Maine.  Mario Simoes converted the attempt for the 2-0 score.

 
The Goalkeepers:
Colby, Brendan McCarthy (2-1), 90:00, 0 GA, 4 Saves
SM, Aldo Bryant 45:00, 0 GA, 7 Saves; Gabe Wagner (0-1), 2 GA, 3 Saves
 
Inside The Stats:

• Colby outshot Southern Maine 19-7 (12-4 on goal) , and had a 9-1 advantage in corner kicks. 
• Bryant's seven first half saves are a career-best for the Huskies' rookie.

 
Up Next:
Southern Maine remains at home and will host UMaine Fort Kent on Saturday (3:30 pm). The Huskies return to the road on Wednesday (8:00 pm) at Bates College, before opening Little East Conference play at home on Saturday, September 21 (1:00 pm) against Eastern Connecticut State.
 
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