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Jonas Moos
1
Lenoir-Rhyne University LRU (5-4-3, 4-2-2)
1
Francis Marion University FMU (8-3-4, 8-1-2)
Lenoir-Rhyne University LRU
(5-4-3, 4-2-2)
1
Final
1
Francis Marion University FMU
(8-3-4, 8-1-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Lenoir-Rhyne University LRU 0 1 1
Francis Marion University FMU 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Joel Krenz, Assistant AD for Media and Communications

Men's Soccer earns draw in non-conference matchup with Francis Marion

FLORENCE, S.C. - The Lenoir-Rhyne men's soccer team earned a hard fought draw on Wednesday night at Francis Marion. Aaron Garrote was the hero, scoring the equalizer in the 60th minute to preserve the draw.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Lenoir-Rhyne 1, Francis Marion 1
Records: Lenoir-Rhyne (5-4-3, 4-2-2 SAC), Francis Marion (8-3-4, 8-1-2 CC)
Location: Florence, S.C. | Hartzler Soccer Field

STATS OF THE MATCH:
  • The game was played in the midfield early with the teams combining for just one shot in the first 22 minutes.
  • Francis Marion struck first, as Antonio Garda took advantage of an LR turnover in their own half to put the home side up one.
  • Oskar Dahlberg had two good chances midway through the half, but Patriots' goalie Ian Milla held strong to keep the game scoreless at the break.
  • Lenoir-Rhyne's Aaron Garrote tied the game up in the 60th minute, powering in a perfect cross from Jonas Moos. 
  • Each team had free kick opportunities late in the game but failed to convert, giving the game it's final score.
  • The teams were tied 8-8 in shots with Lenoir-Rhyne leading 4-3 in shots-on-goal. 
  • All five corners took place in the first half. 
  • Francis Marion had six yellow cards compared to Lenoir-Rhyne's two. 
  • Tomas Fontes made two saves in net. 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE:
  • This series is now even at 3-3-3. 
  • This was the Bears' first tie with Francis Marion since a 3-3 draw in 2016. 
  • Jonas Moos is now tied for the team lead with three assists.
  • Lenoir-Rhyne sits at fourth in the SAC and can make a big jump with two more conference games left in the season.
UP NEXT: The Bears will be back in action on Saturday when they host Tusculum for senior day. The Pioneers are 5-7-1 (2-5-1 SAC) and defeated Lees-McRae 2-0 yesterday evening. Kickoff for Saturday's match is set for 5:00 p.m. with the senior day celebration set to take place prior to kickoff.
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