WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — The Freed-Hardeman University Lions put up a fight against the No. 20 University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) Patriots, but a late goal in the second half took the wind out of the sails of the Lions in a 3-1 defeat.
FHU (6-6-2, 0-3-0 MSC) fell behind early when Salvador Martinez scored the first goal for the hosting Patriots in just the third minute. UC tacked on a second goal at 14:20 to take a 2-0 lead.
The Lions were able to get one shot off against the Cumberlands' (5-2-3, 2-1-0 MSC) keeper in the match, and it was a big one when - at 18:42 -
Thabo Mahlaha found
Rodrigo Tostado for the sophomore's sixth goal of the season.
A goal just before halftime and a goal at 83:11 completed a hat trick for UC's Martinez to put the game out of reach of the Lions in a 4-1 final.
Omer Shifris faced 15 shots in the contest, saving five of the nine shots on goal.
Up Next
The Lions return to Henderson where they face the No. 12 Bethel (Tenn.) University Wildcats in a midweek Mid-South matchup. Kickoff from the Josh Riley Soccer Complex is set for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10.
