NEW LONDON, Conn. (October 10, 2026) – The United States Coast Guard Academy, ranked No. 7 in this week's United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III Region II rankings, dealt Emerson College, ranked No. 8 in the region, its first setback in nearly a month with a 1-0 decision in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) men's soccer matchup at Nichman Field this afternoon.
Senior Samuel Linkous stopped all five shots on target he faced to complete the shutout in goal for Coast Guard. Senior Andres Villasana provided the offense for the Bears, netting the lone goal of the match in the 23rd minute for his third marker of the season, assisted by classmate Kai Trager.
Sophomore Asa Roberts finished with two saves in the Emerson goal.
Emerson (7-4-2, 0-2-1 NEWMAC) is back in action on Wednesday when it visits Salve Regina University for a NEWMAC makeup match at 7 p.m. The Lions return home next Saturday, October 17, when they host Clark University for a NEWMAC match at Rotch Field at 1 p.m. Coast Guard (6-3-2, 2-1-1 NEWMAC) hosts No. 13 Connecticut College on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
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