Men's Soccer Beats Queens, 3-2

MARS HILL, N.C. – The Lions defeated Queens University in South Atlantic men's soccer action, 3-2 Saturday afternoon at the Ammons Family Athletic Center and Meares Stadium. Mars Hill improved to 6-6 overall and 6-2 in the SAC. Queens fell to 3-10 overall and 3-5 in the league.

After a scoreless first half, Amine Merdjett scored in the 64^th and 70^th minutes to give Mars Hill a 2-0 advantage. The first goal was off a deflection sent in by Alex Mullen and the second goal was unassisted as he dribbled past a Queens' defender and then beat the Royals' goalie for his second score. Ryan Ejezie cut the deficit to 2-1 at the 76:44 mark when he scored from 25 yards out. The goal was assisted by Marc-Kevin Schwenk. Brayhan Yrio notched the match winner in the 83^rd minute when he stole the ball from a Queens' defender in the box and kicked the ball into the back of the net. Schwenk brought the Royals within one goal of the Lions at the 86:44 mark scoring on a penalty kick but that was as close as they would get.

Mars Hill outshot the Royals 17-9 in the contest. The Lions edged Queens in corner kicks 3-2 and were called offsides six times. Oliver Pannell played all 90 minutes in goal for MHU and made four saves. Montrell Morgan also played the entire match in the net for the Royals and made two saves.

Mars Hill will play at SAC rival Carson-Newman on Wednesday, October 22. Match time is set for a 7:30 p.m. start.