GAME OVERVIEW
The Lindenwood men's soccer team dropped its first match of the season by a final score of 1-0 on Tuesday afternoon against the No. 3 Rockhurst Hawks from Hunter Stadium in St. Charles, Mo. Following the loss, the Lions move to 1-1-1 to begin the 2018 season.

Rockhurst netted the match's only goal in the fourth minute, and never relinquished its lead. The Hawks goal came following a corner kick opportunity from the right side of the field, which was then headed from one Rockhurst player to another, and then into the upper left corner of the goal.

Lindenwood managed several quality opportunities throughout the match, but was unable to find an equalizing score.

STATISTICAL LEADERS
Pape Ndiaye – 3 shots, 1 shot on goal
Federico Russo – 2 shots
Tim Licht – 3 saves, 60:16 played

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Rockhurst outshot the Lions by a total of 13-11, and also held a 6-2 advantage in shots on goal.
- Along with Ndiaye, Leon Silva was responsible for Lindenwood's other shot on goal.
- Licht made his third consecutive start in goal for the Lions, stopping three of the four shots on goal against him.
- Aleksa Nenadic made two saves over the final 29:44 in relief of Licht.
- The Lions were awarded seven corner kick chances, three more than Rockhurst's total of four.

UP NEXT
Lindenwood will return to action on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. for a non-conference match against #19 Maryville from Hunter Stadium.