Seawolves Battle St. Thomas in Hard-Fought 2–0 Rivalry Match
(Saint John, NB) The UNB Saint John Seawolves faced off against the St. Thomas Tommies today in a challenging match marked by strong defensive play and disciplined effort on both sides.
St. Thomas struck first midway through the second half when Nana Osei Bonsu converted a play assisted by Aidan Lavery in the 55th minute. They added another goal in the 65th minute, with Jovahn Garrity-Anderson finishing off a team effort to make it 2–0. Despite trailing, the Seawolves maintained pressure throughout the match, creating multiple scoring opportunities, including shots from Joseph Napier-Ford, Luke Antoniello, John Suh, and Abdurahman Gadoura, all expertly saved by St. Thomas goalkeeper Ahmed Hossana.
UNBSJ's rookies showed determination and composure in their playing time, with substituteslike Sam Brooks, Shadrack Shogonya, and Gavin Merrick providing fresh energy late in the match. Goalie Landon Gray made several key saves, keeping the Seawolves in contention
throughout the game.
With the win, St. Thomas improves to 8-1-1 on the season, while UNBSJ moves to 6-4. While the Seawolves came up just short on the scoreboard, they displayed resilience and
team cohesion, creating multiple chances and demonstrating the potential that could pay dividends in upcoming ACAA matches