KEENE, N.H. 9/28/11 – Senior Ayo Iwuagwu's (Lagos, Nigeria) goal at the 5:24 mark of the second half lifted Babson College to a 1-0 win over Keene State College in non-conference men's soccer action at Owl Athletic Complex on Wednesday.

Shutout for the fifth time this season, Keene State falls to 3-5-1. Winners of four straight, Babson improves to 6-2-1.

The game-winning goal was set up by senior Max Walker (Newton, Mass.) who sent a crossing ball over to Iwuagwu.  Iwuagwu, standing at the right corner of the net, headed the ball past KSC freshman goalie Michael Ketterman (Monson, Mass.) for the only goal of the game.

The Beavers had a chance to add to their lead three minutes later on a couple of quick close-range shots by junior Eric Anderson (Scituate, Mass.).  His first shot hit off the post and Ketterman saved his second shot.

Sophomore Scott Douglas (East Greenwich, R.I.) had a couple of golden opportunities to tie the game for the Owls, but Babson senior goalie Peter Crowley (Lexington, Mass.) was up to the challenge.  Midway in the second half, Douglas lofted a shot toward the net that Crowley was able to coral while falling to the ground.   With 51 seconds to play, Douglas was able to get a foot on a loose ball in the box, but Crowley stopped his bid with a diving save. 

Babson had a slim 17-14 advantage in shots while KSC had the better of the corner kick chances 5-3. 

Making his second start of the season, Ketterman finished the game with four saves.  Crowley stopped five shots for the Beavers.

Keene State and Babson return to league play on Saturday.  The Owls host rival Plymouth State at 3 p.m.  Babson entertains WPI at 2:30 p.m.