BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The Caldwell College men's soccer team lost a close 1-0 decision to the University of Bridgeport at the UB Men's Soccer Classic Friday night at Knights Field. The loss drops the Cougars to 1-2 on the season, while the Knights improve to 2-1.

With the game tied 0-0 late in the second half, Bridgeport's Gilbert Bayonne scored the game's only goal in the 82nd minute off a pass from Patric Brundin. Goalkeeper Milos Suljagic made the lead stand up, recording four saves for the shutout. Senior goalkeeper John Plaugic (Kearny, NJ/Kearny) made a season-high seven saves in goal for Caldwell.

The Cougars continue play at the UB Men's Soccer Classic with a game against Briarcliffe College on Sunday, Sept. 7, beginning at 2:30.

CC - 0 0 - 0
UB - 0 1 - 1
Scoring Summary: 1. UB - Gilbert Bayonne 3 (Patric Brundin), 81:44.

Shots: CC - 10; UB - 22

Saves: CC -  John Plaugic 7; UB - Milos Suljagic 4

Corners: CC - 4; UB - 6

Fouls: CC - 17; UB - 20

Offsides: CC - 2; UB - 2

Cautions: CC - Walters (18:16), Arena (84:58); UB - Bayonne (55:31); Sylla (62:11); Campbell (68:40)