Lynchburg, Va. -- The Lynchburg men's soccer team (6-2-2) will take on Eastern Mennonite (5-4-4) this Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 pm in Harrisonburg. 

EMU enters this contest 1-2-2 in their last five matches, picking up a win in their most recent affair vs. Bridgewater, 2-1. So far this season, the Lions have outscored their opponents 19-15, led by fifth-year forward Josiah King, with five goals of his own. 

This Lion's high-octane offense against a stout Lynchburg defense will be the marquee matchup to look out for in this match. The Lions average just under 1.5 goals per game, while Thomas Viscuso and the Hornets have allowed 0.6 per contest, second-best in the ODAC.   

The Hornets enter this contest red-hot. With 2-0 victories in their last three games, the Hornets have climbed the conference standing at sit at second place with a record of 4-1 vs. ODAC opponents. Zach Whelan has been an instrumental piece during this stretch, recording two of the Hornets' six goals. With their next two games on the road, Lynchburg has an opportunity to improve their away record as well, currently at 1-1-1. 

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