University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Va. -- The University of Lynchburg men's soccer team controlled the offensive opportunities but finished in a scoreless draw with Roanoke at Shellenberger Field on Wednesday evening.

Prior to kickoff, the Hornets celebrated their seven graduating student-athletes in a senior day ceremony: Stefan Kapitanov, Jacson Shepherd, Chris Wiley, Chris Bovo, Evan Pask, Ayden Cass, and Fischer Daniel.

The No. 6 Hornets (10-1-4, 4-0-3 ODAC) earned their second straight tie against the Maroons (4-8-2, 2-4-1) after drawing against the Generals this past weekend. Lynchburg outshot Roanoke 17-3, held a 6-1 advantage in shots on goal and earned 13 corner kicks to the Maroons' one.

Wiley produced Lynchburg's first shot on target in the 14th minute, forcing a save from Roanoke goalkeeper Denzel Marufu. Saul Lopez Coreas added another attempt on goal in the 21st minute.

William Casey recorded two shots during the opening half, while Izaack Cruz and Matthew Viscuso also generated attempts. The Hornets went into halftime with a 7-1 advantage in total shots and a 4-1 edge in corner kicks.

Lynchburg continued to press after the break, earning five corner kicks during the opening nine minutes of the second half. Jefferson Lopez Coreas placed an attempt on target in the 47th minute, but Marufu made the save.

Wiley forced another save in the 68th minute before Viscuso put a shot on goal in the 76th. Bovo followed with a shot on target in the 82nd minute, but the Roanoke goalkeeper kept the match scoreless.

Roanoke recorded its only shot on goal in the 90th minute, and Kapitanov made the save to preserve the shutout. The senior keeper played all 90 minutes and finished with one save. Viscuso led Lynchburg with five shots, while Saul Lopez Coreas finished with four. Wiley placed both of his attempts on goal. The Hornets produced 10 shots and nine corner kicks in the second half. Lynchburg held 66 percent of the possession and limited Roanoke to three total attempts.

Lynchburg has two contests remaining in the regular season before the conference postseason begins. First up is a road bout against Averett on Saturday, October 24 at 3 p.m.

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