PRINCETON, N.J. – The men's soccer team dropped a close 2-1 battle with Princeton at Roberts Stadium on Saturday night.
 
Tommy Hansan opened up the scoring to put Cornell (7-6-2, 2-2-1 Ivy) ahead, 1-0, in the 18th minute following a straight-on shot from 25 yards out to earn his fifth goal of the season. Kepler Despinos and Ryan Bayne were each credited with the assists.
 
However, Princeton (4-6-4, 1-2-2 Ivy) was quick to respond as Harry Heffernan headed in the equalizer off of a free kick by Matthew Mangini. Mangini would also get the assist on the game-winning goal in the 62nd minute as Jeremy Colvin beat goalkeeper Mitchell Meyer to put Princeton up on top for good, 2-1.
 
Both Meyer and Princeton's keeper, Jacob Schachner each collected five saves.
 
Offensively, the Big Red created more opportunities at the net, especially in the first half as the team outshot Princeton 9-3, enroute to an 18-11 total tally at the final whistle. Cornell also earned more corner kicks, taking five while the Tigers took two.
 
Hansan led the team in shots with four while Despinos recorded three, all of which were on goal.
 
The Big Red is on the road again next week as it takes on No. 20 Dartmouth at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4.