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Lynx Snap Skid; Men's Soccer Beats VTSU Lyndon 6-1 to Open NAC Play

Lynx Snap Skid; Men's Soccer Beats VTSU Lyndon 6-1 to Open NAC Play

THE BASICS 
Lesley University, 6 vs. VTSU Lyndon, 1

Records: 
VTSU Lyndon (0-3)
Lesley Lynx (1-3)

Location: Lyndonville, VT

Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023

THE LEAD – After a 35-game losing stretch dating back to 2019, the Lynx snapped the streak and pulled off an impressive 6-1 win against Vermont State Lyndon this afternoon in North Atlatic Conference (NAC) action. In the conference-opener for both squads, the Lynx outshot the Hornets 55-6 (17-4) on net.  

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Lynx opened up scoring six minutes into the match with a goal from Adrian Esparragozza, assisted by Miguel Vasconcelos.
  • 10 minutes later rookie Marc Kenny Derac sent one in, with another assist to Vasconcelos.
  • Vasconcelos rounded out his day by adding an unassisted goal off a distance shot.
  • Esparragozza opened up the second half with a penalty shot, sending the Lynx up 4-0.
  • The Hornets fought back in the 78th minute and Charles Schwenker scored off a through ball from David Gratton.
  • The Lynx answered just six minutes later when Caleb Race hit the cross bar and allowed Marc Kenny Derac to send the rebound to the back of the net.
  • The Lynx' last goal of the day came from Caleb Race with another unassisted distance shot.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

  • The Lynx put six goals on the board, something they haven't done since the 2018 season.
  • The goals scored by first-years Vasconcelos, Race, and Derac were each their first collegiate goals.

UP NEXT

  • The Lynx are back on the pitch Tuesday, with a non-conference home matchup against MCLA.