WALTHAM, Mass. – Senior midfielder Krishen Patel scored an 18^th minute goal, the game's only goal, but it was enough to give visiting New York Tech a 1-0 victory over Bentley University on Saturday afternoon.

Patel was played through by a pass from freshman Alberto Marchan into the penalty area, and Patel finished with a low shot from about six yards to give the Bears the lead.

Bentley's best chance in the first half came in the 30^th minute from junior Julian Stewart (Acton, Mass./Acton-Boxboro) with a shot from the left corner of the penalty area, that was blocked by the NYIT defense.

Bentley's best chance of the 2^nd half came just after halftime, when they were awarded an indirect free kick after NYIT goalie Jonathan Rico handled a pass back to him with his hands. That gave the Falcons a shot from the penalty spot, but with NYIT able to build a wall in front of Rico. The kick was taken by Stewart, but the wall of defenders came up with the block.

Bentley goalie David Price (Needham, Mass./Beaver Country) made his debut, and came up with four saves on the afternoon.

Now with all of its non-conference games completed, Bentley will play its NE10 opener on Tuesday at home against Assumption. Kickoff for that one is scheduled for 3:30 pm.