SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Southern Connecticut State University men's soccer battled American International College to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Alessandro Bacabac and Giancarlo Ciotoli each scored for the Owls.
Bacabac led Southern Connecticut's offensive effort, recording a goal on two shots, including one on target. Ciotoli provided a spark off the bench, scoring the Owls' second goal in 33 minutes of action. The forward finished with two shots, including one on goal.
American International's Max-Paul Busnel scored both goals for the Yellow Jackets, with Sandro Alvarez Jimenez recording an assist.
Southern Connecticut continued to create offensive opportunities throughout the match, finishing with 12 shots and three shots on goal. Bacabac, Ciotoli, Pau Cano, Gísli Ágústsson and Izan Vila each recorded two shots for the Owls, while Marti Hernandez and Kasper Murzinski added one shot apiece.
In goal, Diego Flores played all 90 minutes for Southern Connecticut, recording six saves to help the Owls secure the draw. American International finished with 15 shots, including eight on goal.
The Owls capitalized on two of their three shots on goal, with Bacabac and Ciotoli leading the scoring effort in the 2-2 tie.
The Owls are back in action Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Waltham, Mass. at 1:00 PM vs. Bentley University.
