Box Score ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Ithaca College men's soccer team (1-4-1) lost a midweek tilt with Scranton Tuesday evening, falling to the Royals by a score of 3-1 at Carp Wood Field.

Sophomore Cobi Byrne scored Ithaca's goal, while senior goalkeeper Jordan Gentile made four saves on seven Scranton shots. Both teams recorded nine shots, with five Ithaca shots going on goal to Scranton's seven.

The Royals got on the board first, netting a goal in the 21st minute on a partial breakaway to go up, 1-0.

Ithaca responded just under five minutes later to even the contest at 1-1. Sophomore Sam Boylan carried the ball down the near side of the goal line, eventually sending a pass back against the defense towards the top of the box. Boylan's pass found Byrne, who fired a shot past the Scranton keeper for his first goal as a Bomber.

The Royals scored their second of the opening frame in the 31st minute, giving Scranton the 2-1 advantage at the half.

Scranton opened the scoring in the second frame, as the Royals added an insurance marker at 61:50 to go up, 3-1. Ithaca battled in the final 20 minutes, but was unable to score again on the Scranton goalkeeper.

The Bombers return to Empire 8 action on Saturday, Sept. 27 against Stevens at Carp Wood Field. The game is set to start at 1 p.m.