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The Crusaders huddle prior to the game against Lehigh. The Crusaders huddle prior to the game against Lehigh.
The Crusaders huddle prior to the game against Lehigh.
Photo Credit: Maggie DeWald Photography
Connor Bagdon with the ball against Lehigh. Connor Bagdon with the ball against Lehigh.
Connor Bagdon with the ball against Lehigh.
Photo Credit: Maggie DeWald Photography
The Crusaders defend against a free kick against Lehigh. The Crusaders defend against a free kick against Lehigh.
The Crusaders defend against a free kick against Lehigh.
Photo Credit: Maggie DeWald Photography
Marcus Williams with the ball against Lehigh. Marcus Williams with the ball against Lehigh.
Marcus Williams with the ball against Lehigh.
Photo Credit: Maggie DeWald Photography
Kevin Cull with the ball against Lehigh. Kevin Cull with the ball against Lehigh.
Kevin Cull with the ball against Lehigh.
Photo Credit: Maggie DeWald Photography
Evan Jones taking a shot against Lehigh. Evan Jones taking a shot against Lehigh.
Evan Jones taking a shot against Lehigh.
Photo Credit: Maggie DeWald Photography
Ethan Gill with the ball against Lehigh. Ethan Gill with the ball against Lehigh.
Ethan Gill with the ball against Lehigh.
Photo Credit: Maggie DeWald Photography
The Crusaders celebrate following Jonathan Klein's game-winning goal against Lehigh. The Crusaders celebrate following Jonathan Klein's game-winning goal against Lehigh.
The Crusaders celebrate following Jonathan Klein's game-winning goal against Lehigh.
Photo Credit: Maggie DeWald Photography
The Crusaders celebrate following Jonathan Klein's goal.
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Lehigh LEH (1-5-1, 0-1-0)
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Winner Holy Cross HC (2-3-1, 1-0-0)
Lehigh LEH
(1-5-1, 0-1-0)
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Final
2
Holy Cross HC
(2-3-1, 1-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Lehigh LEH 1 0 1
Holy Cross HC 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Holy Cross downs Lehigh 2-1 in Patriot League opener

WORCESTER, Mass. – Senior forward Evan Jones and senior midfielder Jonathan Klein both tallied a goal and an assist as the Holy Cross men's soccer team defeated Lehigh 2-1 at Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium. The Crusaders improve to 2-3-1 overall and 1-0-0 in the Patriot League with the win, while the Mountain Hawks fall to 1-5-1 on the year and 0-1-0 in the conference.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
• Lehigh opened the scoring in the 26th minute when Giacomo Zizza found the net from 18 yards out off a feed from Bora Turker.
• Holy Cross responded in the 73rd minute, as Jones flicked the ball into the net off his back heel with assists to Klein and senior midfielder Jake Williams.
• Klein then scored the game winner in the 79th minute, knocking in a rebound after a shot by Jones was saved.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
• Holy Cross finished the game with a 15-6 advantage in shots and a 5-3 edge in corner kicks.
• Senior goalkeeper Josh Tubbs earned the win while making three saves, including a key stop with less than a minute remaining to preserve the win.
• Jones now has 54 points on 21 goals and 12 assists in his collegiate career, moving into seventh place on the Crusaders' all-time scoring list.
• Klein has now totaled 28 career points on nine goals and 10 assists.

NEXT UP:
• Holy Cross returns to action on Monday, Sept. 16, when it plays host to No. 5 Clemson at 6 p.m.

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