Wilkes Men's Soccer Closes out Season with Loss to Lycoming
EDWARDSVILLE – Visiting Lycoming College scored four goals in the first half and added two more in the second half on way to a 6-0 Landmark Conference victory over the Wilkes University men's soccer team Wednesday night at Bruggeworth Field.
Wilkes saw its season come to an end finishing with a 1-13-2 overall record and 1-7-1 in Landmark matches. Lycoming improved to 8-9 overall and 4-5 in league contests.
The Warriors wasted little time gaining the lead scoring its first two goals three minutes apart at 15:08 and 18:50 respectively in the first half. Lycoming extended the lead to 4-0 at the break following two more strikes at 36:53 and 43:22.
After a scoreless first 15 minutes of the second half, Lycoming added its fifth goal at 60:23 and ended its offensive attack at 78:08 to seal the road conference victory.
Lycoming held a 20-12 shot advantage throughout including 12-6 in shots on goal. The Warriors also garnered four corner kicks to Wilkes' one attempt.
Matthew Conti (Florence, NJ/Florence Township Memorial High School) played all 90 minutes in goal for the Colonels finishing with six saves.
