LYNDON CENTER, Vt. — Jerry DeChance's goal with 52 second remaining in the first half was the game-winner as Castleton State defeated Lyndon State 3-0 Saturday in the North Atlantic Conference men's soccer opener for both programs.

Josh Costa extended the Spartan's lead to 2-0 at the 67:05 mark by converting a penalty kick, and Chris Mulholland, off an assist from Costa, ended the day's scoring with a tally at 84:40. Greg Klopfer was credited with an assist on tDe Chance's game-winning goal.

Castleton's Mike Anthony stopped one shot in earning the shutout and Lyndon's Ian Oliver (Westport, Mass.) made eight saves in the loss. The Spartans (4-3) outshot the Hornets (2-5) by a count of 27-5.