Lyndonville, VT — Vermont State University Lyndon scored three second-half goals to rally past Vermont State University Randolph, 3-1, in non-conference men's soccer action Wednesday afternoon on Varsity Field. The win was Lyndon's first of the season and moved the Hornets to 1-11-1. Randolph fell to 4-9-1 on the campaign. Lyndon's win also avenged a 1-0 Randolph victory over the Hornets in Randolph Center on September 23rd.
Randolph took a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute when Kennedy Eshima found the net. The Knights had the better of play in the opening half, outshooting the Hornets, 7-4.
Lyndon was able to turn the tide after intermission. Adrian Placencia (Lincoln, CA) tied the match in the 53rd minute on an assist from Jett Burnett (Layton, UT). Just four minutes later, Jason Nofsker (Virginia Beach, VA) put Lyndon ahead, finishing a corner from Placencia. Placencia added an unassisted goal in the 63rd minute to complete the Hornets' scoring and secure the comeback victory.
Placencia led Lyndon with two goals and an assist, recording seven shots, including three on goal. Nofsker added a goal on three shots, while Burnett contributed an assist. The Hornets outshot Randolph, 20-9, 16-2 in the second half, and held a 10-5 advantage in shots on goal. Lyndon goalkeeper Cayden Cowley (Pahrump, NV) made four saves.
Lyndon has a quick turnaround, returning to action on Thursday, when the Hornets travel to Albany, NY, to face Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in a game scheduled for 6 p.m.
