LYCOMING MEN’S SOCCER DROPS CONFERENCE MATCH TO DREW

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming College men’s soccer team fell to Drew University, Sunday afternoon, in an important Freedom Conference match up. The Rangers, who came into the match undefeated in the conference, scored two goals in the second half to defeat the Warriors, 2-0. Lycoming falls to 11-4 overall this season and 2-3 within the conference. Drew improves to 11-1-2 and 4-0-1.

Neither team could generate much offense during a scoreless first half. Drew took the lead in the second half with a goal off the foot of freshman Brian Dempsey (Trucksville, Pa.; Wyoming Seminary) 60 minutes into the game. Derek Swanner (So./Monroe Township, N.J.; Christian Brothers) received an assist on the goal.  At the 86^th minute the second goal was scored by Swanner, who was assisted by senior midfielder Michael Sofolarides (Lindenhurst, N.Y.; Lindenhurst)

Goalkeeper Peter Boyer (Haworth, N.J./ Dwight-Englewood) recorded the shutout for the Rangers blocking six shots including one penalty kick late in the second half. Jason Fesler (Jr./Carlisle, Pa.; Cumberland Valley) made eight saves in goal for the Warriors.

Lycoming will play their next match at Marywood University on October 23^rd. Kickoff is scheduled at 3:30 p.m.

Drew 2, Lycoming 0
                        1      2        Final
Drew                 0      2        2     
Lycoming          0      0        0

Scoring Summary:
DU – Brian Dempsey (Derek Swanner); 60^th min.
DU -  Derek Swanner (Michael Sofolarides) 86^th min.

Shots: LC-11, DU-17
Corners: LC-2, DU-4
Saves: LC-8, DU-6