DURHAM, N.H. -
Tancredi Fadda scored his first career goal for the Retrievers on Saturday afternoon in a 5-1 loss at New Hampshire.
Trailing 1-0 at the break after David Davila opened the scoring for the Wildcats in the 22nd minute, Fadda stepped up in the 56th minute to drive home a penalty kick for his first goal as a Retriever, tying the match at 1-1.
Nico Banks put one on target in the 64th minute to try and push UMBC ahead, but Aaron Choi saved it and kept the match tied.
The Retrievers were whistled for a foul in the box in the 73rd minute, allowing Miguel Soto Gonzalez to put New Hampshire ahead 2-1 as he converted on the penalty try.
With UMBC pressing for an equalizer, the Wildcats would go on to add three more goals in the final 6:16, taking the match 5-1.
Choi made four saves in the match while
Jackson Boonmast made six saves in net for the Retrievers.
With the win, New Hampshire improved to 6-5-3 (1-3-1) on the season, while UMBC fell to 3-7-2 (0-4-1).
UMBC will host UAlbany on Friday evening for the Homecoming Halloweekend Match. The first 150 fans in attendance will receive a free Dawgtoberfest Coffee Mug.
