David Tyler nets two goals for Fitchburg State in 4-2 win over WestConn

BOX SCORE

DANBURY, CT (Aug 30) - David Tyler (Hubbardston, MA) scored two goals and assisted on another as Fitchburg State College opened the season with a 4-2 victory over Western Connecticut State University in the season opener for both teams at Westside Athletic Complex Saturday afternoon.

Tyler scored what proved to be the game-tying and game-winning goal for the Falcons (1-0) early in the second half.  The game-winner, in the 58th minute, came following a pass from Eddie Hearn (Freehold, NJ).

The Colonials (0-1) took a 1-0 advantage in the seventh minute when Robert Madden (Hamden, CT) scored his third career goal.  Madden received two sharp passes from freshman Ryan Rose (Bethel, CT) and keeper Dan Michalowski (Bristol, CT) at the 6:54 mark.

After three unanswered goals from Fitchburg, WestConn drew within a goal in the 65th minute when Michael Savenelli (East Haven, CT) dribble through the defense and blasted a shot inside the bottom right corner of goal.

The Falcons added an insurance goal from Joseph Daigle (Holyoke, MA) with less than three minutes to play.
Michalowski began his final season in net in fine fashion despite the loss.  He made eight saves on the afternoon.

Matt Carey, of Stratford, CT, turned away five shots for the Falcons including two break-away chances in the opening stanza.

The Falcons out-shot the Colonials, 22-17 on the afternoon.

WestConn travels to Albertus Magnus College for another non-league match on Tuesday, September 2.  Kick off is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Fitchburg State (1-0) vs. Western Connecticut (0-1)
 Date: Aug 30, 2008  Attendance: 100

 Goals by period		1	2	Tot
 Fitchburg State		1	3	4
 Western Connecticut	1	1	2
 
 SCORING SUMMARY:
 1	6:54	WCSUMS	Robert Madden (1) (Ryan Rose;Dan Michalowski)
 2	26:43	FSC	Lionso Ventura (1) (unassisted)
 3	48:07	FSC	David Tyler (1) (unassisted)
 4	58:05	FSC	David Tyler (2) (Eddie Hearn)
 5	64:28	WCSUMS	Michael Savenelli (1) (unassisted)
 6	87:34	FSC	Joseph Daigle (1) (David Tyler)

 Shots: Fitchburg State 22, Western Connecticut 17
 Saves: Fitchburg State 5 (Matt Carey 5), Western Connecticut 8 (Dan Michalowski 8)