Albany, NY — Vermont State University Lyndon dropped a 2-1 decision to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in men's soccer action Thursday evening.
Albany took the lead in the 10th minute when Cherubin Mafoumba scored off an assist from Michael Plusch. Lyndon had an opportunity to respond in the 12th minute, when Carter Johns hit the crossbar before Ethan Cardenas put a shot on goal that was saved by Albany goalkeeper Matthew Liu.
The Panthers doubled their lead early in the second half when Ian Rathbun converted a penalty kick in the 52nd minute. Lyndon answered in the 66th minute, as Adrian Placencia (Lincoln, CA) found the net to cut the deficit to 2-1. The Hornets were unable to find an equalizer over the remaining minutes.
Placencia led Lyndon with two shots, including the Hornets' only shot on goal. Goalkeeper Cayden Cowley (Pahrump, NV) made 10 saves as Albany held a 28-6 advantage in shots and an 8-2 edge in corner kicks.
The loss dropped Lyndon to 1-12-1 on the season. Albany improved to 6-5-1.
Lyndon returns home for Senior Day on Saturday, when the Hornets host the University of Maine at Farmington. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Varsity Field.
