NEW LONDON, CT. – Hitting the road for the regular season finale, the Wesleyan men's soccer team fell 3-0 in NESCAC action on Tuesday night to Conn. College, battling for final positioning for the 2026 NESCAC Championship.
In a battle of defensive prowess, the shot margin was held low through the first half with the Camels edging the Cardinals out to a 4-3 differential. The Camels kept the Cardinals pinned to their own zone for a large portion of the half, only allowing some room as the clock ran into the break with a 1-0 lead thanks to Marco Perugini.
The second half saw two more goals from the Camels, Perugini completing a hat trick with assistance from a penalty kick goal in the 48
th minute. The Cardinals managed just two more shots in the second half, leveling the differential to 11-5 in favor of the Camels.
Simon Rebstock '29 finished the evening in goal with two saves while
Ford Cash '29 was credited with a shot on goal.
The Cardinals, who finish 7-4-4 overall with a 3-4-3 NESCAC record, will face #2 Williams in the NESCAC Championship quarterfinal on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 12:30 in Williamstown.
