Men’s Soccer Celebrates Senior Day With Win
By Oscar Docavo
The Bulldogs routed City College 4-0 last Wednesday, Oct. 11.
Brooklyn College outshot their uptown foe 30-6 as they improved to 2-9 overall and 2-3 in CUNYAC play. CCNY gave away a penalty in the fifth minute, which BC junior forward Jordi Hernandez slotted into the opposition net. Brooklyn doubled their lead by halftime when freshman midfielder George Koufos whipped in a ball to sophomore midfielder Bradlej Cupi, which gave them a 2-0 lead. The CCNY Beavers struggled to defend away from home, committing nine fouls in the first half alone.
It took the Bulldogs a little over six minutes to score their third goal of the day. Freshman midfielder Adan Khodorkovsky found fellow freshman Seif Mokhtar on the field. Mokhtar was clinical and scored Brooklyn’s third goal at the 51-minute mark. Hernandez made his second goal of the night at the 54-minute mark. The Bulldogs troubled the Beavers for the rest of the game.
CCNY finished with only three shots on target. This was a special victory for Luis Garcia, Luis Gomez, and Alex Mishiyev as all three of these Bulldogs were honored as a part of Senior Day.
Women’s Soccer Still Looking For A Spark
By Oscar Docavo
Brooklyn College’s women’s soccer team traveled to Randall’s Island to play City College on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The CUNYAC showdown did not go the way BC wanted as the Bulldogs lost their second conference match of the season 8-0.
The Bulldogs could only muster a single shot on target as they were comprehensively defeated by the Beavers. The Bulldogs never had a chance to gain their footing, finding themselves down 4-0 before halftime. CCNY midfielder Karen Pineda scored a hat trick, finishing the day as the fourth highest scorer in CUNYAC with nine goals.
The Bulldogs are now 0-2 in conference play and 1-8-2 overall.
Women’s Volleyball Searching For More Consistency
By Oscar Docavo
The women’s volleyball team traveled to John Jay on Thursday, Oct. 12. The Bulldogs’ CUNYAC battle with the Bloodhounds ended in a bitter defeat, getting swept 3-0.
The Bulldogs entered the game in good form, winning two of their last three games. However, John Jay showed why they are the first place team in CUNYAC, roaring a 16-3 lead in the first set. The set went on to finish 25-9 in favor of the home team.
Brooklyn fought back by taking the lead in the beginning of the second set. Eventually, John Jay took the lead and closed the second set out 25-14. It was a similar story in the third set. Sophomore setter Amra Mulic provided the team with an ace as the Bulldogs went up 2-0. John Jay came back at 3-2 to go on and win the set 25-16.
Despite the loss, the Bulldogs showed their defensive prowess. Brooklyn unlocked their opponents 6-1. Senior middle blocker Megan Ortiz-Mengedoht led the team with five blocks, and senior outside hitter Ashley Fung led the Bulldogs with three kills.
The Bulldogs are now 3-3 in conference play and 8-10 overall.