Men's Soccer

Dybala Nets Game-Winner, Lane Stops Season-High 12 Shots in 1-0 Win over Saints

Box Score

FREDERICK, Md.--The Hood College men's soccer team (3-5, 1-2 CAC) snapped a four-game slide in a big way, recording their first-ever victory over the Marymount University Saints (2-6-1, 0-2-1 CAC) with a narrow 1-0 triumph in a crucial Capital Athletic Conference clash at Thomas Athletic Field Saturday.

Sophomore Will Lane was flawless in the net, making a season-high 12 saves on the day, including several at point blank range. Lane recorded his third collegiate shutout and helped the Blazers defeat the Saints for the first time in five all-time meetings. The Blazers, who avenged a crushing 1-0 double-overtime defeat to MU at Thomas Athletic Field last year, also matched their win total from 2009.

Junior Mat Dybala notched the game-winner for the Blazers in the 20th minute off a cross from classmate Chris Mendez. The score was Dybala's third of the season and fourth of his career.

Marymount outshot the Blazers, 18-11, but was unable to find the back of the net and remained winless in CAC action on the season.

Hood's next matchup is slated for Tuesday against nonleague rival Shenandoah University at 3:30 p.m. at Thomas Athletic Field.

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Players Mentioned

Mat Dybala

#5 Mat Dybala

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5' 9"
Junior
Will Lane

#00 Will Lane

GK
5' 10"
Sophomore
Chris Mendez

#7 Chris Mendez

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6' 0"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Mat Dybala

#5 Mat Dybala

5' 9"
Junior
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Will Lane

#00 Will Lane

5' 10"
Sophomore
GK
Chris Mendez

#7 Chris Mendez

6' 0"
Junior
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