East Stroudsburg University spotted Concord a 1-0 lead and then went down to 10 men early in the second half before rallying for a 3-1 victory for its second straight win to open the 2010 season on Saturday afternoon in West Virginia.
Senior forward Shastri Spencer tied the game with his first career goal in the 72nd minute, and junior forward Greg Schook put the Warriors ahead 2-1 two minutes later to stun the homestanding Mountain Lions.
Redshirt senior midfielder Michael Kane sealed the victory with a goal with three minutes remaining in regulation. Senior back Josh Arcona assisted on the Warriors’ final two goals for his first career points.
Schook had a pair of game-winning goals last season, part of a five-goal campaign that was tied for second on the team. Kane notched his third career goal and also had an assist after moving to the midfield from back, where he started the last two years and was an All-PSAC East and All-Region selection last season.
Senior goalkeeper Troy Hernandez had two saves for ESU. Matt Hamilton had six saves for Concord but left a little more than three minutes in the second half. Jamie Greenwood went the rest of the way in goal, didn’t make a save and allowed all three scores by the Warriors.
Despite the man disadvantage, ESU outshot Concord 17-6, including 7-2 in the second half.
The Warriors will take a 2-0 record into Wednesday’s game at Felician. They are on the road for their first four games and host Lock Haven in their home opener on Friday, Sept. 17 at 3:30 p.m.