Box Score The Carthage College men's soccer team (5-5-0, 0-0-0 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin), ranked eighth in the Sept. 23 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Central Region poll, lost to the University of Chicago (6-4-0), 2-1, on Saturday night, Sept. 27 at Stagg Field in Chicago.
 
The Maroons took a 1-0 first-half lead when André Abedian scored on a header off a free kick at 27:08.  The Red Men tied the game at 47:38 second period when Michael Dombrowski (Sr., Johnsburg, Ill.) scored his seventh goal of the year, on a header, assisted by Shane Reilly.  Chicago's go-ahead goal came at 81:30 when Christoffer Mathis scored, assisted by Christian Belanger.
 
Carthage had a 23-14 advantage in shots and an 7-4 edge in corner kicks.  Maroons goalkeeper Hill Bonin was credited with five saves.
 
"Playing powerful teams from the University Athletic Association is in line with our philosophy," said Carthage coach Steve Domin, and  get us ready for the stretch run.  Now, we can evaluate what has been working and where we're headed.  Today was reflective of that.  It's evident that the CCIW race will be a dog fight.  With five teams currently ranked high in the region, and a couple others popping in and out weekly, clearly there will be no days off."
 
The Red Men travel to Naperville, Ill., on Saturday, Oct. 4 to open their CCIW-schedule with a 2:30 p.m. game against North Central College at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium.