INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Florida Tech 0, Lenoir-Rhyne 2
Records: Florida Tech (1-1, 0-0 SSC) | Lenoir-Rhyne (1-0, 0-0 SAC)
Locations: Moretz Sports Complex | Hickory, N.C.
STATS OF THE MATCH:
- After a scoreless first half, Lenoir-Rhyne took the lead at the 53' mark
- The Bears would score one more off a long ball to pull away 2-0 at 84'
- Lenoir-Rhyne outshot tech 16-8.
- Tech tied the Bears in corners 5-5.
- Luis Tovar Romero, Sr. recorded 4 saves on the match.
- Lenoir-Rhyne led the game in fouls 12-10
COACHES CORNER:
"It was a tough night for us" said head coach
Robin Chan. "We lacked the final product tonight, some guys struggled to get going due to the short turnaround after Thursday's game. When we take a step back and reflect, we'll see it has been a productive trip. The importance of going through the ups and downs this weekend will only give us the opportunity to grow."
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
- Juan Masqueda recorded a career-high 3 shots
- This was the first in-season match-up between the Panthers and the Bears
- Tech ranks first in the SSC with 29 shots
UP NEXT: Florida Tech will be back in action Saturday, Sept. 11 when they host Flagler for the home opener. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.
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