October 7, 2017

Lien's second half goal secures Lions victory

Joakim Lien's second goal of the season was the only marker needed for the Mars Hill men's soccer team to pick up a key conference victory on the road against Queens Saturday night. The goal marks his second game-winner of the 2017 campaign.

Mars Hill 4-5-1, 3-2-1 (SAC)

Queens (N.C.) 4-4-4, 1-3-3 (SAC)

Final

Mars Hill (4-5-1, 3-2-1 (SAC))

Queens (N.C.) (4-4-4, 1-3-3 (SAC))

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Joakim Lien's second goal of the season was the only marker needed for the Mars Hill men's soccer team to pick up a key conference victory on the road against Queens Saturday night. The goal marks his second game-winner of the 2017 campaign.

After a scoreless first half and inside the final two minutes of regulation, Lien kicked in the lone goal of the contest past Royals' goalkeeper Sergio Lemus.

The Lions were outshot 18-6 and edged in corner kicks awarded, 7-2. Ben Lucas picked up his third shutout of the season with five saves.

Mars Hill improves to 4-5-1 (3-2-1 SAC) while Queens drops to 4-4-4 (1-3-3 SAC).

The Lions return to the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium Tuesday, October 10 where they will battle Lander. The match is set for a 7:30 p.m. start time.