CINCINNATI, OHIO — The Mount St. Joseph University men's soccer team defeated Manchester University at Schueler Field on Saturday night, 1-0, giving the Lions their first HCAC win of the season to go along with three ties. The win improves the Mount's record to 5-6-5 overall and 1-4-3 in HCAC play.

In an evenly matched first half, the teams headed into halftime scoreless at 0-0. The Lions had their best opportunity to break the tie in the 36th minute when Chase Ellis put a shot on target, but the Spartans' goalkeeper made the save to keep the score knotted at 0-0. The Mount's defense was outstanding, not allowing Manchester to record a shot on target in the first half.

In the second half, the Mount came out strong as JT Roden had a shot saved by the Spartans' goalkeeper in the 51st minute. Less than 15 minutes later, Roden found the back of the net off a pass from Presley Boyle, giving the Lions a 1-0 lead with 25 minutes left to play. Mount goalkeeper Carson Sabers made his lone save in the 78th minute, keeping the Lions' lead at 1-0. In the 80th minute, Boyle nearly doubled the Mount's lead, but his shot was saved by the Manchester goalkeeper. The Lions' defense held off the Spartans over the final 10 minutes as the Mount went on to win 1-0.

UP NEXT: The Mount will host Bluffton University at Schueler Field on Tuesday, October 27, to celebrate Senior Night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.