SCRANTON, Pa. – The Centenary University men's soccer team fell in a hard-fought 2-0 contest at Marywood University to open Atlantic East Conference play on Wednesday evening.

The first half was a back-and-forth affair between the two squads. Just 1:36 into the game Shane Wilson put a shot on goal that forced Alex Russo to make the save.

Centenary outshot Marywood, 9-5 in the first 45 minutes but the two sides went into the break tied at 0-0.

The Cyclones and Pacers battled on both ends of the field to start the second half.

Marywood was finally able to break through at 65:51 as Danny Gomez scored off an assist from Trey Watson and David Chemidlin.

Centenary fired off a pair of shots but was unable to connect.

Marywood added to its lead at 81:49 on a goal from Richard Fuchs.

The Cyclones fired off another pair of shots but was unable to get one home as Marywood claimed the 2-0 victory.

Russo finished with 10 saves in the win for the Pacers. Andrew Tarkazikis finished with six saves for the Cyclones.

Centenary is back in action on Saturday, Oct. 8 when it hosts Marymount at 1 p.m. The Cyclones will honor seniors Michael Nolfi, Devin LeBel, Julian Lippner, Mathias O'Neil and Peter Diaz.