Men’s Soccer Ends Regular Season With 0-0 Tie Against Rhode Island

Emily Rosenbluth | Sports Editor

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Eastern Connecticut State University men’s soccer finished its regular season with a 0-0 tie against Rhode Island College on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Rick McCarthy Field in Willimantic, Connecticut. Both teams had opportunities to score throughout the game, but neither could find the back of the net.

Goalkeeper Jack Harmon was a key part of Eastern’s defensive effort. He played all 90 minutes and recorded 10 saves to help the Warriors keep Rhode Island College scoreless. The Anchormen created several scoring opportunities, but Harmon came up with important stops to keep Eastern in the game.

Eastern finished with eight shots, including five on goal. Sebastian Kadlof led the Warriors with three shots, putting two on target. Ben Syphrett added two shots, while Cameron Zingle recorded one shot on goal. Despite their efforts, the Warriors were unable to get a shot past Rhode Island College goalkeeper Elhadji Ndoye.

Eastern also received offensive contributions from its substitutes. Patricio Vidales and Miguel Garcia each recorded a shot on goal after entering the game. Their efforts helped the Warriors create additional scoring opportunities as they continued to look for a goal.

Defensively, Eastern relied on several players who played the entire game. John Bennett, Noah Page, Reid Dowling, and Felipe Pereira each played all 90 minutes. Along with Harmon, they helped the Warriors hold off Rhode Island College and earn the shutout.

Rhode Island College finished with 19 shots, including 10 on goal, compared to Eastern’s eight total shots. The Anchormen also had six corner kicks, while Eastern recorded three. Despite facing more shots, the Warriors stayed in the game thanks to their defensive effort and Harmon’s performance in goal.

Both teams had chances to take the lead, but neither could score before the final whistle. Ndoye finished with five saves for Rhode Island College, helping the Anchormen earn a shutout of their own.

The game ended in a 0-0 tie, bringing the regular season to a close for both teams. Although Eastern could not secure a win, the Warriors finished with a strong defensive performance, led by Harmon’s 10 saves and contributions from players throughout the lineup.