WATERVILLE, Maine - The Connecticut College men's soccer team dropped a NESCAC matchup to Colby on Saturday afternoon at Serdjenian Field. The Camels lost 1-0 on a rebound goal from Ethan Fabricant in the 59^th minute. 

Colby (4-2-7 overall, 1-2-5 NESCAC) came into Saturday's game with seven draws in their previous nine contests, and the victory sealed the first conference win of the season for the Mules.

Despite the final score, the Camels controlled possession and created more offensive opportunities throughout the game. After a scoreless first half in which Conn held a 10-3 advantage in shots, Colby took advantage of its chance in the 59^th minute. Mules' junior Ethan Franco took a shot that caromed off the goal post. The ball bounced in front of the net to Fabricant who put it in the back of the net to give Colby the lone goal of the game.

The Camels nearly tied the game in the 73^rd minute when Jake Creus (Rye, N.Y.) crossed it into the opposing penalty area. Steve Yeonas (McLean, Va.) made a diving header attempt, but the ball trickled just wide of the net.

With time winding down, Matt Scoffone (Thornton, Pa.) got behind the Mules' defense and almost had a clear shot at the goal, but a defender made a score-saving block at the last moment.

Colby goalkeeper Matt Morin earned the victory and picked up seven saves. Peter Silvester (Smiths Parish, Bermuda) stopped one shot for Conn. The Camels outshot the Mules by a wide margin, 21-8. The also earned 10 corner kicks compared to one from Colby.

Connecticut College (6-5-2 overall, 2-5-1 NESCAC) will next play Amherst on Wednesday, Oct. 19 in a rematch from last year's national championship game.