Syracuse, Ny. – The Lock Haven University men's soccer team (0-1, 0-0 PSAC) was edged 2-1 on the road at Le Moyne University in the 2019 season opener.
After a hard fought 40 minutes of play, Le Moyne tallied the first goal of the game in the 42nd minute to go up 1-0 at the half.
The Dolphins would extend their lead to 2-0 midway through the second half.
LHU continued to press and found a spark late when
Beckham Sibiski (Kutztown, Pa./Kutztown) fired a shot into the top left corner in the 86th minute.
Le Moyne held a 10-6 advantage in shots, but only five were on target. LHU goalkeeper
Jason Keller (State College, Pa,/ State College) finished with 3 saves.
Brian Flatter (Frederick, Md./Oakdale) lead the Bald Eagles with 2 shots in the game. Freshman
Andrea DiSomma (Lancaster, Pa./ Manheim Township) and
Kemali Green ( Philadelphia/ YSC Academy) each recorded a shot in their Lock Haven debut.
"Hard fought effort. Credit to Le Moyne, very mature and solid all over the field. Good finish from Beckham. Tough opponents like that will make us a better team!" -Head Coach
Patrick Long
LHU will return home on Sunday, September 8 against Felician starting at 3 p.m. at Hubert Jack Stadium.
