Badgers fall to #19 Lynn in season opener

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Spring Hill College men's soccer team fell 2-0 in its season opener to #19 Lynn at Bobby Campbell Stadium on Thursday evening.
 
The Fighting Knights, who were ranked 19^th in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll, opened scoring with a penalty kick goal in the 12^th minute. The Badgers held off Lynn until the second half, when Luis Kiefer scored, assisted by two teammates, in the 71^st minute to seal the 2-0 loss for SHC.
 
Spring Hill matched the Fighting Knights with four shots in the first half, and took six total to Lynn's 10. Martin Gomez made two saves, both in the second half.
 
Match Details
Date: Sept. 5
Time: 6 p.m. (EST)
Venue (Location): Bobby Campbell Stadium (Boca Raton, Fla.)
 
Results
#19 Lynn 2, Spring Hill 0
Records: Lynn (1-0, 0-0 SSC), Spring Hill (0-1, 0-0 GSC)
 
They Said It
Head Coach Carl Reynolds
On the match
"Really proud of the boys. Obviously a really tough game to open the season, which is what we wanted, because we wanted to see where we're at. Played against a team that's really physical, really direct. Obviously, they play a different style to us and have been really successful in the past. They boys equipped themselves brilliantly at times, had a lot of the ball, moved them around, caused them real problems. Early in the first half, referee's given a decision for a penalty, which I think was a bit harsh, but we go in one down at halftime from a PK and arguably had the better of the first half. In the second half, we competed really well, we got a little bit deep at times and struggled to get out of that storm. I was really happy with how we came back into that game. Got hit with a sucker punch while we were chasing the equalizing goal. Ultimately a really positive way to start the season, there were a lot of positives that we can take and analyze moving in to the rest of the season. So, to go in and really compete and give a really difficult time to a team that's going to be competing for a national championship is really pleasing and I think what's more pleasing is the boys come off of the field disappointed that we didn't get anything from the game and I think that shows a real shift in mentality and that mentality will hopefully stand us in good stead for the rest of the season. We'll rest up, get together tomorrow, have a nice bonding day tomorrow and be ready to go against PBA on Saturday."
 
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