Freshman forward DJ Ilebani (Abuja, Nigeria) netted his team-best fourth goal of the season as the Utica College men's soccer team lost 4-1 against St. John Fisher College in an Empire 8 Conference contest on the turf at Growney Stadium in Pittsford, NY Saturday.

Fisher's first goal of the contest came from the foot of Eric Friedman in the lower left corner of the net after Matt Guinto sent in a free kick at the 1:17 mark of the first half. 

Ilebani knotted the score at 1-1 after beating three Fisher defenders at the 12:08 mark of the first half.  Freshman midfielder Daniel Garcia (Fairport, NY) was credited with an assist on Ilebani's goal.  The assist marked the first point of Garcia's collegiate career. 

Fisher added three unanswered goals over the course of the next 57:48 of play to earn the conference victory. 

UC returns to conference play on the road Sunday at Alfred University.  The contest is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.

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