HAMILTON, N.Y. – Cole Ramey scored the game’s only goal in the 68th minute as the University of New Hampshire men’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Colgate on Thursday night at Beyer-Small ’76 Field in the season opener for both teams.

UNH recorded its first shot on goal of the season in the sixth minute when sophomore forward Xahvi DeRoza (Warwick, Bermuda) headed a ball on frame from six yards out, but Colgate goalkeeper Christian Kellogg made the save.

Sophomore goalkeeper Aaron Choi (Stow, Mass.) collected his first save of the season in the 15th minute, stopping a shot from Ramey from 20 yards away.

Choi came up with another key stop in the 46th minute, securing Charlie Yates’ header from eight yards out.

Ramey netted the game-winner in the 68th minute (67:48), controlling a pass from Otto Bourne before turning and firing a shot from six yards out into the back of the net.

The Wildcats nearly equalized in the 81st minute when sophomore defender Romeo Corino (Monaco) directed a header toward goal from 10 yards away, but Kellogg made a diving save to preserve the lead.

UNH’s final opportunity came with 52 seconds remaining as senior midfielder Daniel Firek (Mississauga, Ontario) put a shot on goal that was saved by Kellogg.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

UNH outshot Colgate, 18-9, including an 8-4 advantage in shots on goal.

The Wildcats held an 8-1 edge in corner kicks…

Choi finished with three saves for UNH…

Kellogg recorded eight saves and earned the shutout for Colgate.

UP NEXT

UNH returns to action Sunday with a 5 p.m. matchup at Syracuse on ACCNX. The Wildcats’ home opener is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27, against St. John’s at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.