The Batten University men's soccer team (1-3-5, 0-1-1 ODAC) fell to No. 12 Lynchburg (7-1-2, 1-0-1 ODAC), 2-1.
Batten wasted little time getting on the board, taking a 1-0 lead just 21 seconds into the match when Cowen Napior found the back of the net. Napior finished the contest with three shots, all of which were on goal.
The Marlins carried the one-goal advantage into halftime after outshooting Lynchburg 5-4 over the opening 45 minutes. Napior put two additional attempts on frame in the first half, while Tyler Hiatt and David Nalls also recorded shots for Batten.
Lynchburg evened the match in the 56th minute, tying the score at 1-1. Batten responded with chances of its own, including shots on goal from Damen Metry and JaMarhe Wills early in the second half.
The match remained tied until Lynchburg scored in the 90th minute to take a 2-1 lead. Batten was unable to find an equalizer in the closing seconds.
Batten finished the match with eight shots, including six on goal, while Lynchburg recorded 17 shots. The Marlins also earned two corner kicks. Metry finished with two shots on goal, while Napior led Batten with three shots on frame.
Adrian Najarro played all 90 minutes in goal for the Marlins and recorded four saves.
