HICKORY, NC - 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.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: #8 Wingate 2, Lenoir-Rhyne 0
Records: #8 Wingate (4-1-1, 2-1-1 SAC) , Lenoir-Rhyne (2-2-0, 2-1-0 SAC)
Location: Moretz Sports Athletic Complex, Hickory, NC
STATS OF THE MATCH:
- 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' fourth goal of the season.
- 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.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
- Second straight year Wingate has won 2-0 against the Bears.
- This snaps the Bears two game winning streak.
- These were the first two goals given up since the opener against Lynn.
- Both of the Bears's losses have came against nationally ranked teams, with their first oponent, Lynn, now being ranked No. 1 in the country.
UP NEXT: Bears will host Anderson on Wednesday October 2. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM.
