Jackson Earns Honor Roll Mention For Net Minding Versus Golden Falcons
New Haven, Conn. – (9/23/2013) – With six saves in Chestnut Hill College’s double-overtime tie at Felician College, on Saturday, September 21, freshman goalkeeper
James Jackson (Sewell, N.J.) earned himself a mention on the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Weekly Honor Roll. Jackson made ten saves in the contest and is currently tied for third among CACC goalkeepers in goals-against-average (GAA), 0.74, and save percentage, .852.
The benefactor of a first-half own goal, Chestnut Hill College (2-3-1, 1-1-1) held a one-goal lead until the final five minutes Saturday’s CACC contest at Felician College. Despite Jackson’s stingy net play, the Golden Falcons used a heavy second-half shot advantage, 14-5, to even the affair on a late corner kick opportunity. Aiming to make up for their first-half misplay, the Golden Falcons pressured the Griffins will a healthy dose of second-half offense, peppering Jackson until breaking through in the 84
th minute (83:46). Following the game-tying tally, play evened and thanks to Jackson both sides would earn a point in the 110:00 stalemate.
The men’s soccer team will begin a four-game home stand with a 4:00 p.m. Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) contest on Tuesday, September 24.
