BATESVILLE, Ark. – The Lyon College men's soccer team fell to (RV) LSU-Alexandria University on Tuesday to open the 2019 campaign. The Generals scored the lone goal of the match in the 39^th minute.

Lyon is now 0-1 overall, while LSU-Alexandria moves to 1-0 on the year. 
 
GAME FLOW 
In the first half, each side would have opportunities, but it was the Generals who got on the board first in the 39^th minute off a corner kick by Daniel Aviles. Aviles delivered the cross, where Alan Albornaz struck a shot from outside the box into the back of the net, giving the Generals a 1-0 lead at the break.
 
The Scots pushed more guys forward in the second half, trying to knot the game at one. Lyon created chances, but was unable to find the equalizer and ultimately fell to LSU-Alexandria by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday afternoon.
 
KEY STATISTICS
- Lyon's Raimundo Cabello and Emanuel Santos each recorded a shot on goal.
- Lyon goalkeeper, Vicente Alamos, made a game-high seven saves.
- LSU-Alexandria and Lyon each tallied 11 shots on the day. 

WHAT'S AHEAD FOR THE SCOTS
The Scots will travel to Siloam Springs to face John Brown University on Friday, August 23^rd at 7:00 p.m.
 
Men's Soccer Contact: Jeremy Wagner
870-307-7222 | jeremy.wagner@lyon.edu 
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