Cambridge, Mass. - October 25, 2014 - Springfield College senior defender Ryan Malone (Chicopee, Mass.) netted the match's only goal at the 24:28 mark of the opening half as the Pride defeated MIT, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon at Roberts Field at Steinbrenner Stadium in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) play. With the win, Springfield improves to 7-5-5 overall and 2-3-1 in conference play, while MIT falls to 6-5-4 and 2-4.

MIT freshman Gregory Hui (Alameda, Calif.) tried to put the Engineers on the board early with two consecutive shots in the in the first half that were turned away by Springfield junior goalkeeper Billy Schmid (Wethersfield, Conn.) and the Pride's back line.

Malone put the Pride on the board with his fifth goal of the season as he drilled a free kick past MIT junior goalkeeper Jake Amereno (Commack, N.Y.) into the right upper corner of the net.

Springfield took their one-goal advantage into the break and tried to add to their lead early in the second half with a header by freshman Cam Powell (Housatonic, Mass.) in the box that was stopped by Amereno.

Springfield outshot MIT, 13-12, including 7-5 in the first half, while the Engineers held an advantage in corners, 9-2. Schmid finished the contest with four saves and Amereno recorded two stops.

The Pride will return to actions shortly as Springfield heads to Fitchburg State on Tuesday, October 28 for a 7 p.m. kickoff.