The Williams College men's soccer team (5-0-0) squeaked by Keene State (5-3-0) by a final score of 4-3. Leading the way for the Ephs offensively was senior Josef Powell, who managed two goals on the day.

The Ephs found themselves with an early deficit in the 13th minute when Keene State's Justin Hickman nudged a header past the Williams goalkeeper, junior Robbie Kirsher, on a corner kick sent in by John Harke.

Keene State's lead would not last long however, as only three minutes later Powell would connect on the first of his two goals. Powell sent a pass to junior Alex Blake who fooled his defender, pushed the ball down the right flank and sent a chip back to Powell who sent the ball to the back of the net on a diving header.

Senior Ted Giannacopoulos would give the Ephs the lead in the 29th minute on a beautiful, unassisted, 10-yard goal.

Keene State defender Jamie DeLong hit a goal kick low that found Giannacopoulos, who proceeded to break down the Owl defense - weaving his way around three defenders in total - before sending a shot into the lower left side netting.

There would be no change in score from that point until the 58th minute. At that point, Blake received a chip from senior Richard Bode, set himself, and sent a bullet of a shot into the upper left-hand corner of the goal from about 25 yards out.

Powell went on to score what would ultimately become the deciding goal in the 69th minute. Giannacopoulos sent a chip to the opposite side of the goal and found Powell, who knocked the ball into the net with a side volley.

With a 4-1 lead and his team seemingly in the driver's seat, Russo made a series of substitutions - including replacing Kirsher with first year goalie Scott Faley - that would allow the Owls back into the game.

In the 75th minute, Hickman sent a diving header off a set piece into the left netting to make the score 4-2 in favor of the Ephs. Then, with only 15 seconds remaining in the contest, Owl forward Jason Lombardo pushed a shot into the goal after a scramble in front of the net to pull Keene State to within one goal.

Though there wasn't enough time left for the Owls to tie the game up, the Ephs were decidedly displeased with the 4-3 final score.