WALTHAM, Mass. – Freshman Kevin Joslyn scored two goals, one in each half, to lead Southern Connecticut to a 3-1 victory over Bentley University in Northeast-10 men's soccer on Saturday.

In the NE-10 opener for both squads, the Owls struck twice in the first half, with the opener coming from Joslyn just 47 seconds in. A second half goal by freshman Jose Tirado (Lima, Peru/Colegio FDR) gave Bentley hope, but Joslyn sealed the win for the Owls with his second in the 89^th minute.

It was a tough start for Bentley when Southern Conn converted its first chance of the game after they were given a corner kick. Sophomore Mads Larsen delivered the ball into the six-yard box, and Joslyn rose up and headed it in to give the visitors an early 1-0 lead.

Just before halftime freshman Sebastian Brems gave the Owls a 2-0 lead in the 43^rd minute. Brems was released down the left wing by a pass from freshman Markus Jacobsen. Brems strode in on goal unmarked and fired a shot from 10 yards out for the goal.

Throughout the afternoon the Falcons struggled to create chances, but got themselves back in the game on Tirado's goal in the 75^th minute, a thunderous strike from 25 yards out. After a Bentley shot in the penalty area was blocked by the Owls defense, the ball found its way to the feet of Tirado. He then unleashed a powerful shot that beat Southern Conn keeper Stephen Sasso upper-right to cut Bentley's deficit to 2-1.

In the match's waning moments Bentley brought its players forward looking for the tying goal, but Southern Conn capitalized on the counter for its third goal. A fast break give-and-go between Joslyn and sophomore Daquan King resulted in Joslyn's second goal of the match and a 3-1 Owls lead in the 89^th minute.

Southern Conn improves to 1-1 overall and 1-0 in the NE-10, while the Falcons drop to 1-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play. Their next match is Wednesday night at Merrimack.