WALTHAM, Mass. – A 2^nd half goal by Nick Hoffman (East Brookfield, Mass./Quabbin) and a late save by goalkeeper Jack Blatchford (Douglas, Mass./Douglas) paved the way for the Bentley men's soccer team to defeat Southern Conn St 2-1 on Tuesday afternoon for its 3^rd straight win.

With the Falcons leading 1-0 after halftime, Hoffman put Bentley in front in the 51^st minute with his 4^th goal of the season. A ball into the penalty area was taken by Marty Ryan (Albany, N.Y./Albany), whose shot on net hit the post. Hoffman fought off his marker and headed in the rebound to give Bentley a two goal cushion.

The Owls got back in it with a goal from forward Chae Brangman in the 70^th minute to make it 2-1.

But Blatchford prevented the tying goal late on with a diving save. In the 83^rd minute, midfielder Weens Simon chipped a shot on goal from 30 yards away that was headed for the upper left corner of the net, only a full-body extension save by Blatchford prevented the goal as his hand batted the ball away.

Bentley was then able to run out the clock for its third win in a row and fourth in five matches. They improve to 6-5 overall and 5-3 in the Northeast-10.

Earlier, senior Scott Levy's (Canton, Mass./Canton) third goal of the season gave Bentley a 1-0 lead in the 25^th minute. Hoffman was involved again, making a run down the left wing and playing the ball off to Levy. Once in possession Levy dribbled into the box, turned and fired a shot to the far post from six yards away.

The Owls had the best scoring chance early on from forward Louis Tambini, but his shot on goal in the 4^th minute was cleared off the line by Brett Ripperger (Westfield, N.J./Westfield).

The Falcons will go for their fourth straight win on Friday when they host Saint Anselm.