AMCATS Pin Second Straight Loss on Leopards

(Courtesy of Anna Maria Sports Information)

PAXTON, Mass. – Senior George Markopoulos (Worcester, Mass.) scored twice, breaking Anna Maria College's all-time record for goals, while also leading the AMCATS to a 2-0 victory in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference matchup at AMCATS Field on Tuesday afternoon. The always-important conference win improves the AMCATS to 8-4 overall and 4-3 in the TCCC. The loss drops the Leopards to 4-5 overall, while evening their conference mark at 3-3.

Markopoulos wasted little time in breaking the AMC record, scoring the historic goal just 3:06 into the game. George received a nice lead pass before losing a defender and delivering a shot into the lower left side of the net. It was Markopoulos' 34th career goal, breaking Sean McDonald's previous mark of 33 goals set in 1994.

Markopoulos was back at it again just over 12 minutes later. Senior Michael Schofield (Auburn, Mass.) delivered a beautiful chip pass over the defense, setting up Markopoulos who lofted a shot over the head of the goalie and into the left side of the net, putting the AMCATS ahead, 2-0.

It looked like the Leopards would cut the lead to one before the half when freshman Aaron Mackey struck a solid shot that appeared destined for a goal. AMC goaltender Eric Perkins (Peabody, Mass.) was up to the challenge, making a terrific sprawling save to preserve the two-goal advantage.    

Although the AMCATS held the 2-0 lead at half, it was the Leopards who had the edge in shots (10-5) and corners (1-0).

The Leopards continued to apply the offensive pressure in the second half, doubling-up the AMCATS 12-6 in shots during the period. Still, Wentworth was unable to get anything past Perkins who collected 10 saves on the day while earning his second-consecutive shutout.

Both teams will return to action on Saturday when they continue TCCC play on the road. The Leopards will play Western New England College at 11:00 am, while the AMCATS will face Nichols College at noon.