FAIRFIELD, Conn.— The Sacred Heart University men's soccer team was back in action Monday as it played in its home opener. Unfortunately, the Pioneers came up short against UMass, 2-0. 

Of Note
The game was scoreless until the 58th minute mark when UMass's Joe Leslie connected on a penalty kick.

Leslie would score again for the Minutemen at the 87th minute.

Sacred Heart had multiple opportunities to get to a goal, taking 12 shots throughout the contest. AJ Cirifalco, Eduardo Costa, Segundo Navarro and Rob Taylor IV notched one shot on goal apiece. 

First year goalie Kevin Siwik made his first career-start for the Pioneers, tallying four saves. 

Up Next
SHU travels to Worcester on Saturday to take on Holy Cross at 6 pm.