Box Score
Bronx, NY – The Lehman College men's soccer team notched their second win of the season tonight, after defeating Maritime College 1-0 on Reinhart Field. The Lightning now stand at 2-2-1 while the Privateers fall to 3-3.
The games lone goal was scored midway through the first half. After earning a corner kick,
Ramone Rowe drove a ball to the center of the box which was redirected off the head of sophomore
Maurice Blake to give the Lightning a lead. Blake, a defender, came forward for the set piece to tally his first goal of the season.
Maritime out shot Lehman 13-12, but
Jesus Marin, the Lehman goalie was up to the task as he was credited with seven saves.
The game was delayed 30 minutes due to storms passing through the area. It was also very physical as both teams combined for 39 fouls and five yellow cards.
The Lightning are back in action on Saturday afternoon at Brooklyn College. It will be the conference opener for both schools.