Golden Bears Fall in Double Overtime Heartbreaker to Roger Williams in CNE Championship

BRISTOL, R.I. (November 7, 2026) – The Western New England men’s soccer team saw its 2026 season come to a heartbreaking conclusion Saturday afternoon, falling 1-0 to Roger Williams University in double overtime in the Conference of New England (CNE) Championship at Bayside Field. The Golden Bears battled through 90 minutes of scoreless regulation and the first overtime period behind a seven-save performance from goalkeeper Brendan L’Italien. Despite a resilient defensive effort, the Hawks broke through in the 103rd minute when Dylan Thomas found the back of the net at 102:47, securing the conference championship for Roger Williams. Western New…