Notre Dame, Ind. The Holy Cross College men's soccer team had their home opener today when they took on undefeated Indiana University East this afternoon at Saints Field. After the Red-Wolves took a 1-0 lead early in the match, Daniel Lynch scored the tying-goal in the 41st minute and the game-winning goal in the 60th minute. The Saints were able to turn up the defense for the remaining 30 minute to take the 2-1 victory. With the win, Holy Cross improves to 3-1, while IUE falls to 3-1

MATCH DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross def. IU East 2-1

Records: Holy Cross (3-1) | IU East (3-1)

Location: Saints Field | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, Ind.

SCORING SUMMARY

23' | Pedro Ferro (IUE) unassisted

41' | Daniel Lynch (HC) assisted by Jose Sanjuan

60' | Daniel Lynch (HC) assisted by Axel Valenzuela

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Lewis Tomlinson recorded two saves in 90 minutes in goal

Daniel Lynch recorded two goals in the match, while Jose Sanjuan and Axel Valenzuela each has an assist

Holy Cross was outshot 12-8 in the win

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints will be back at home when they host the University of St. Francis (IN) next Saturday, September 14. Kickoff is set for 2:30pm.

The Holy Cross College Saints compete in eight intercollegiate sports for men and women. In the past ten years, Holy Cross has produced 119 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors and 69 All-Conference members. Founded in 1966, Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four-year institution of higher learning, offering an applied liberal arts curriculum. The mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act.