Greenwood, S.C. – Men's Soccer went to #25 Lander in their regular season road finale. Lander scored twice in the first five minutes to lead them to a 7-1 victory.  
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final:  Lenoir Rhyne 1, #25 Lander 7
Records: Lenoir Rhyne  (7-8-1, 4-4-1 SAC),  #25 Lander  (9-3-2)
Location: Van Taylor Stadium  | Greenwood, S.C.
 
STATS OF THE MATCH:  

• Lander's Harry Bircumshaw scored fifty seconds into the match to give the Bearcats the early 1-0 lead. 
• Max McNulty gave Lander a 2-0 lead five minutes later.
• Andres Ruiz closed the gap for the Bears with a goal in the 19th minute. It was Ruiz's first career goal for the Bears. 
• Goncalo Garica assisted on Ruiz goal, Garcia has now assisted on five straight goals for the Bears. 
• Lander extended their lead to 4-1 with 2 goals in a 3 minute span early in the second half.
• Max Bolton added two second half goals for Lander. 
• Brice Baillet finished the scoring for the Bearcats with a goal in the 83th minute. 

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:

• The Bears goal was the first goal Lander give up in 214 minutes.
• Bears will finish 1-1 against Peach Belt Conference teams, Bears lost tonight but beat then #2 Young Harris. 
• This is Lander first win over the Bears since 2015. Lander leads the all-time season 10-2.
• Despite only being 150 miles apart, these two teams did not pay a single game against each other between the years 2002 to 2014.
• With tonight lost the Bears went 2-2 against national ranked teams this year. Losing to Lander and Limestone but beating Barry and Young Harris.

UP NEXT:  Bears will have 8 days off before their SAC and Regular Season finale at home next Wednesday vs Coker at 7:30.