FITCHBURG, MA: The Fitchburg State men's soccer team was defeated by the Lynx of Lesley University this afternoon in non-conference action, 4-2.  

THE BASICS:

- Date: 10/22/25

- Score: Lesley 4, Fitchburg 2

- Records: Lesley (2-10-3), Fitchburg (4-8-3)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The Falcons scored first in this one. Jair Santos (Somerville, MA) scored his first goal of the season in the 7^th minute. The Lynx would tie it up in the 16^th minute on one of four goals by Wassim Chaib. Santos gave the lead back to the Falcons in the 23^rd minute.

- The 2-1 lead lasted into the 55^th minute when Chaib netted his second goal of the game. He would score his third in the 64^th minute, giving his team a 3-2 lead. Two minutes later, Chaib scored his fourth and final goal of the game, getting the final score of 4-2.

- Malcolm Edwards (Salem, MA) was tagged with the loss (1-6-1) after making six saves and allowing four goals. Josh Angulo-Gonzalez got the win (1-4) after not making a save or allowing any goals.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shots: Fitchburg 20, Lesley 18

-  Corner Kicks: Fitchburg 7, Lesley 3

-  Saves: Fitchburg 6, Lesley 0

UP NEXT:

- Fitchburg State men's soccer will be back in action Saturday when they host Bridgewater State at 11 AM.

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