Bangor, ME — Husson University defeated Vermont State University Lyndon, 8-0, in North Atlantic Conference men's soccer action Saturday at John P. Boucher Field.
The Eagles scored four goals in each half, opening the scoring in the fifth minute when Silas Montigny finished a pass from Jouke Snelder. Santiago Jimenez added a goal in the 14th minute, and Wessel Eldering and Tighe Hrabchak scored later in the first half to give Husson a 4-0 lead at the break.
Husson continued to apply pressure after halftime, with Lochie Boustead scoring in the 58th minute. Miguel Diaz Alvarez then scored three times in the final 10 minutes, completing the hat trick and accounting for the final margin.
Lyndon was limited to two shots, neither of which was on target, while Husson recorded 36 shots, including 16 on goal, and earned 20 corner kicks. Parker Pierce (Woodstock, VT) and Cayden Cowley (Pahrump, NV) each played 45 minutes in goal for the Hornets. Pierce made two saves, while Cowley stopped four shots.
Montigny, Jimenez, Hrabchak and Eldering each scored once before Diaz Alvarez's three-goal performance late in the match. Husson's Garret Jordan and Liam Mason combined to keep Lyndon off the scoreboard.
The loss dropped Lyndon to 0-11-1 overall and 0-5 in North Atlantic Conference play. Husson improved to 5-5-2 on the season and 4-1 in conference play.
The Hornets return home on Wednesday, when they host Vermont State University Randolph in a 4:00 pm non-conference matchup.
