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Mars Hill's men's soccer team defeated Erskine College 3-0 on the road Saturday afternoon. The Fleet fall to 1-1 following this loss while the Lions improved to 2-0 on the season.

Each team came out very aggressive and physical.  A key Erskine defender was ejected late in the first half leaving a large hole in the Fleet defense.  Soon after the ejection Mars Hill's Nick Cartwright (Wolverhampton, England) was able to put one in the back of the net as he headed the ball in off of a corner kick by Rury Caulfield (Glasgow, Scotland).  This sent the Lions into the half up 1-0.

Mars Hill struck again early in the second half.  Less than three minutes had ticked off the clock when Ernest Sobers (Enterprise, Trinidad) converted for the Lions second goal as he headed the ball in off of a cross from Daniel Goforth (Mars Hill, NC) putting
Mars Hill up 2-0.  The Lions third and final goal came during the 71st minute when Caulfield scored as a result of an indirect kick. He was assisted by David Robb (Bangor, Northern Ireland).

Mars Hill's goalkeeper Sean Merfeld (Alpharetta, GA) and Erskine keeper Ronnie Murray each recorded three saves on the afternoon.

MHC will play at Lees-McRae College on September 5. Match time is slated for a 7 p.m. start.
Ernest Sobers