LCU soccer teams lose to Blackburn

[September 20, 2013]  CARLINVILLE -- The Lincoln Christian University men's and women's soccer teams traveled to Blackburn College, an NCAA Division III school, Wednesday afternoon. Both teams came away disappointed, as the LCU men's team lost 6-0 and the women's team lost 9-0.

In the men's game, LCU started out controlling the ball and playing even with Blackburn for the first 20 minutes. However, Blackburn was finally able to find the back of the net, scoring two goals going into halftime. In the second half, it was all Blackburn, as they found the goal four more times to run away with the victory.

LCU freshman goalie David Lucas (Hebron, Ind./Hebron High) started his first game at goalie, as junior Logan Arney (Effingham/Effingham High) was out due to an injury sustained in the previous game. Lucas was able to record nine saves on the day.

In the women's game, Blackburn was in control from the start with offensive possessions and setting the tempo. At halftime, LCU was down 6-0; however, they were able to make adjustments as they allowed only three goals in the second half.

Senior goalie Ashlan Rose (Chatham/Glenwood High) recorded an impressive 22 saves on the night.

LCU men's soccer returns to action Saturday as they travel to Central Christian College of the Bible for a 2 p.m. kickoff. The LCU women's soccer team also returns to action on Saturday as they host NAIA Stephens College at 2 p.m.

[Text from file received from Lincoln Christian University]

LCU men's soccer

LCU women's soccer

Lincoln Christian University is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association, Division II. Founded in Lincoln in 1944, Lincoln Christian's three schools -- the School of Undergraduate Studies, the Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies, and the Seminary -- share a mission to nurture and equip Christians with a biblical worldview to serve and lead in the church and the world. For more information about the Red Lions, visit LincolnChristian.edu/athletics.