CINCINNATI, OHIO — The Mount St. Joseph University men's soccer team defeated Heidelberg University, 2-1, at Schueler Field in its final nonconference match of the season Wednesday evening, moving its record to 4-3-2.

The Lions' offense came out strong, scoring within the first five minutes of the match. Brennan Lewis found the back of the net off an assist from Presley Boyle, giving the Lions an early 1-0 lead. Less than 15 minutes later, JT Roden found the back of the net, again assisted by Boyle, doubling the Mount's lead to 2-0. Lions goalkeeper Carson Sabers made three saves to help keep the Student Princes off the board as the teams went into halftime with the Mount leading 2-0.

The Mount controlled much of the second half, creating scoring opportunities through Presley Boyle, Vinny Carnevale, Brady Diedenhofer, Evan Esterkamp, and Aidan Sweeney, forcing the Heidelberg goalkeeper to make multiple saves. In the 83rd minute, the Student Princes scored, cutting the Lions' lead in half to make it 2-1. After the Heidelberg goal, the Mount defense did not allow the Student Princes another shot as the Lions held on to win 2-1.

The Lions finish nonconference play with a 4-2-2 record.

UP NEXT: The Mount will host Franklin College at Schueler Field on Saturday, October 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.