The Lenoir-Rhyne Men’s Soccer team fell to #8 Wingate 2-0 on Saturday evening. This was the Bear’s first SAC loss of the season, and they will look to rebound on Wednesday when Anderson comes to town. Lenoir-Rhyne was held without a goal for just the second time this season, and this loss snaps a two-game winning streak.
Wingate got the board in the 9th minute thanks to an own goal by the Bears. The Bulldogs added an insurance goal in the 26th minute thanks to Pablo Pozos. The second half went scoreless as both teams only totaled a combined five shots.
Bulldogs out-shot the Bears 14-10 and had a 5-4 advantage in corner kicks. Cathal Carney had three saves in goal for the Bears.
This is the second straight year Wingate has won 2-0 against the Bears. The loss snaps the Bears two game winning streak.
These were the first two goals given up since the opener against Lynn. Both of the losses for LR have came against nationally ranked teams, with their first opponent, Lynn, now being ranked No. 1 in the country.
The Bears are 2-2-0 overall, 2-1-0 in the South Atlantic Conference. The Bears will host Anderson on Wednesday October 2. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30pm.
{Information provided by Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics}
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