Medford, Mass – The Fisher College men's soccer team dropped their home opener to Cornerstone University (2-1-0) in an NAIA non-conference  matchup. The Golden Eagles of Cornerstone took a 7-0 victory from the Falcons (0-1).

Cornerstone took a quick 1-0 lead in the fifth minute when David Mutembezi (Brampton, Ontario) netted the first goal assisted by Diego Bobadilla (Holland, Mich.). Not even a minute later, Gareth Flynn (Elk Grove, Ill.) assisted by Bobadilla put a shot right passed Falcon goalie Yves Charles (Holbrook, Mass.) to take a 2-0 lead. 

Mark Rougas (Wheaton, Ill.) added two goals in the first half while Caleb Colp (Stevensville, Mich.) and Kevin Nimmo (Livonia, Mich.) each added one to give Cornerstone a 6-0 lead heading into the half. 

Roles changed for a few Falcons as Gary Maldonado (Lawrence, Mass.) stepped in the net for the second half. Maldonado let up one goal in the 50th minute to Flynn, which gave the Golden Eagles a 7-0 lead while making six saves. The Falcons battled harder in the second half only allowing eight shots for Cornerstone. When time expired, the Golden Eagles took the 7-0 victory.

Fisher managed nine shots in the match, but came up short in scoring a goal.  Nick Hopkins (Ada, Mich.) got the win in net for Cornerstone while Charles was charged with the loss. 

Cornerstone University will travel to Chicago to take on Saint Xavier University on September 5 at 2:00 p.m.  Fisher College will head to New York on Thursday evening to take on Yeshiva University on Friday, September 4 at 11:00 a.m.