The LaGrange College Men's Soccer Team (2-5-0) was handed a tough 2-1 loss Sunday afternoon (Sept. 22) to the Berry College Vikings (4-3-2).

Match Details
Despite being outshot 8-3 in the first half, LaGrange held their own against the Vikings. A costly yellow card in the LC box, however, earned Berry a penalty kick that put them in front 1-0 late in the opening half.

The Panthers' resolve was very evident in the second half as they ramped up the attack, which eventually earned them a penalty kick of their own as Robel Teshome buried the equalizing tally. Unfortunately for LC, M Patrick Kelly had other plans as he put his team back in front in the 80th minute with a shot from outside the box which arched its way into the top-left corner to give them a 2-1 advantage late in the contest. The Panthers would put together one last rally to tie the match once again, but were unable to do so as time expired.

Top Panther Performers
GK Andrew Cole posted three saves on the afternoon, with a solid goals against average of 1.82 so far this season.

Similar to Saturday's contest (Sept. 21), Robel Teshome tallied the team's only goal on the afternoon off the penalty kick.

Next Match
The Panthers hit the pitch again next Saturday (Sept. 28) when they host Covenant College in a CCS match at 3 p.m. at Panther Field.