Bronx, N.Y. - The Lehman College men's soccer team dropped its regular-season finale to NYU, in a 1-0 game played on the South Field on Saturday.  Prior to kickoff, nine members of the team were honored in their final home game.  The honorees were: Essosa Aluyi, Nabi Ben Bangoura, Abdoulaye Bassirou, Michel Generoso, Gentian Muhaxheri, Florent Mvogo, Randi Olea, Sikou Souimare and Mamadou Talla.
 
The Violets scored a first-half marker that stood despite four saves from Chris Mulholland.  The Lightning's best chance to score came in the second half, when Salh Alzubidi flicked a loose ball past the NYU keeper, but just wide of the net.
 
Despite the loss, the team finished with year with a 11-4-1 overall record and an 8-0 conference mark.  They are the top seed in the upcoming CUNYAC championship and will host the semi-final game on Saturday October 28, at noon.