Findlay, Ohio - The University of Findlay men's soccer team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 3-1 victory over Lock Haven on Sunday, August 30 at DeHaven Field. The Bald Eagles fall to 0-1-1 with the loss.
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Findlay wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Tyson Woodring found the back of the net in the 11th minute. Carson Oberski was credited with the assist on the opening goal, giving the Oilers an early 1-0 advantage.
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The Oilers continued to apply pressure and doubled their lead in the 29th minute. Tom Middleham scored his first goal of the season off an assist from Anton Graf, sending Findlay into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
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Lock Haven cut into the deficit in the 64th minute when Owen Lichtenwalner converted a penalty kick, making the score 2-1.
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Findlay quickly answered, however, as Leo Egerer scored in the 73rd minute to restore the Oilers' two-goal advantage. Findlay held on defensively the rest of the way to secure the 3-1 victory.
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Ethan Hensley made four saves in goal for the Oilers, while Findlay finished the afternoon with 10 shots, including six on goal. Lock Haven recorded 12 shots with five on frame.
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Woodring, Middleham and Egerer each finished with a goal, while Graf and Oberski each recorded an assist. Hensley played all 90 minutes in goal to earn the victory.
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Findlay will return to action on Wedneday, September 2, when the Oilers welcome Inddianapolis into town. Kick-off is slated for 4 pm.
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