LYCOMING MEN’S SOCCER DEFEATS LINCOLN

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College men’s soccer team defeated Lincoln University, Thursday afternoon, in a physical contest that saw 29 total fouls and eight cards handed out. Each team tallied one goal in the first period, but the Warriors added a pair of goals in the final five minutes of the match to secure the 3-1 victory. Lycoming improves to 3-1 with the win, while the Lions start the season at 0-1.

Lincoln found the scoreboard first, posting a goal in the 6^th minute. Davis Suah was credited with the unassisted tally.

Despite numerous opportunities, the Warriors were unable to find the back of the net until the final minute of the period. Junior Jason Mathews (North Wales, Pa./Christopher Dock) knotted the score at 1-1 with just 25 seconds showing on the clock off an assist by sophomore Jeff Kocher (Churchville, Md./ C. Milton Wright).

Kocher went on to score the game-winning goal in the 85^th minute off a corner kick by sophomore Ryan Wertz (Middletown, Pa./ Middletown).  Just three minutes later, senior Ian Kauffman (Lewisberry, Pa./ Red Land) added an insurance goal off a penalty kick.

Jason Fesler (Jr./Carlisle, Pa.; Cumberland Valley) recorded the win in goal for Lycoming, making one save. David Chase made five saves in net for the Lions.

The next match for the Warriors will be away at the Polytechnic Tournament in New York City on September 13^th and 14^th.

Lycoming 3, Lincoln 1
                        1      2        Final
Lincoln              1      0        1
Lycoming          1      2        3

Scoring Summary:
LU – David Suah; 6^th min.
LC – Jason Mathews (Jeff Kocher); 45^th min.
LC – Jeff Kocher (Ryan Wertz); 85^th min.
LC – Ian Kauffman (penalty kick); 88^th min.

Shots: LC-20, LU-2
Corners: LC-10, LU-0
Saves: LC-1, LU-5