Batesville, Ark. – Evangel men's soccer played its first game since 1974 on Tuesday afternoon falling at Lyon (Ark.) 6-0 in Batesville.
Evangel fell behind early, as two quick goals in the 8th minute and 10th minute for Lyon putting the Scots up 2-0 before halftime.
Evangel's goalkeeper Adrian Plasencia recorded 12 saves while allowing five goals in the loss.
Evangel's loss drops them to 0-1 on the season. Lyon improved to 1-0.
The Crusaders return to action on Saturday, Sept. 5 when they play at John Brown (Ark.). Evangel plays their first home game on Tue., Sept. 8 when they host Central Baptist (Ark.) at 4 p.m. at the Lake Country Soccer Complex.
Goal Summary
FIRST HALF
Lyon- Tucker Johnston (Ramirez-Garcia) 9'
Lyon- Sestiven Ramirez-Garcia (Elton) 11'
SECOND HALF
Lyon- Jonathan Ray (Johnston) 53'
Lyon- Tucker Johnston (Ray) 72'
Lyon- Jack Fleming 78'
Lyon- Jonathan Ray (Fleming) 80'
