Kiran Singh scored twice in his Colorado College debut and his younger brother Sajjan notched a goal in his first collegiate game to lead the CC men's soccer team to a 4-1 victory over Albion College Friday afternoon at Washburn Field.
 
After a lengthy lightning delay, the coaches agreed to end the game with 16:39 remaining in the second half.
 
In the 16th minute, CC goalkeeper Keller Mochel sent a ball deep into Albion's end that was collected by Jackson Silverstein. After a quick move to the inside, Silverstein sent a perfect cross to Kiran Singh, who had an open net for the game's first tally.
 
Singh, a sophomore transfer from Haverford College, then saw his younger brother, freshman Sajjan, score in the 26th minute for a 2-0 lead. Griffin Meyer took a shot from 25 yards out that was sailing wide of the far post, but Sajjan Singh hustled down the left side past an Albion defender and slid while sending the ball into the net.
 
Kiran Singh notched his second of the game to make it 3-0 in the 57th mminute when Skyler Stark Ragsdale touched a pass from Sam Bermingham to Singh, who scored from 15 yards out.
 
Silverstein closed the scoring in the 72nd minute after Meyer's shot was blocked and the ball went right to Silverstein in the right side of the box.
 

Key Moment
- Sajjan Singh scored the game-winning goal in the 26th minute and the Tigers never looked back.
 
 
Head Coach Scott Palguta Said:
"We have to be pleased with the result of this opening game. Anytime you score four goals in 70 minutes, it's a good day."
"I'm pleased for the Singh brothers, who were able to start their CC careers with a bang." 
 
"We had a lot of questions to ask during our brief preseason, but I think we are starting to get some answers. We were strong defensively from back to front. Freshmen Noah Johnson did an admirable job leading our defensive line, and we should only improve with time."
 

Colorado College Standouts
- Kiran Singh, Griffin Meyer and John Schuler tied for the team lead with three shots apiece.
- Keller Mochel made one save and collected the first assist of his career on Kiran Singh's first goal. 
- Jackson Silverstein produced a goal and an assist on Friday.
 

Albion Standout
- Dakota Clapper scored Albion's only goal in the 66th minute
 
Notes:
- The Tigers' four goals were the most in a season opener since 2011 when Colorado College defeated crosstown rival UCCS, 4-3 in overtime.
- CC finished with an 18-7 advantage in total shots and a 6-2 edge in shots on target.
- The Tigers won corner kicks, compared to zero for Albion.
- Colorado College has won four of its last five season openers
 

Next for the Tigers:
- Colorado College plays host to Luther College, ranked No. 8 in the country in Division III, on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m.