ASHLAND, Va. –
Ethan Chenoweth (Newport News, Va./Warwick) anchored the RMC defense in the first game of conference play with a career high game.
The Basics
Score: Randolph-Macon 1, Lynchburg 2
Venue: RMC Grass Soccer Field / Randolph-Macon / Ashland, Va.
Records: Randolph-Macon (6-2-1, 0-1-0 ODAC); Lynchburg (6-0-2, 1-0-0 ODAC)
How It Happened
- In the opening minutes of the first half, the RMC backline of Damien Jackson (Newport News, Va./Menchville), Grant Counts (Odenton, Md./St. Mary's [Annapolis]), Charis Tchatat (Douala, Cameroon/Albert Einstein), Wiley Eubank (Raleigh, N.C./Broughton) and Chenoweth stood strong against the Hornets' early pressure, keeping Lynchburg off the scoreboard.
- In the 28th minute, Elijah Caro (Asheville, N.C./Black Mountain) nearly broke the deadlock with a header that struck the post following a corner kick. Strong midfield play from Tyler Oakes (Nottingham, England/Toothill School) and Zach Richards (Virginia Beach, Va./Landstown) helped control the pace, and the teams entered halftime tied 0-0.
- RMC struck first in the 51st minute after Lynchburg's Erik Vasquez was called for a foul in the box. Eubank converted the penalty kick to give the Yellow Jackets a 1-0 lead. The Hornets quickly answered, leveling the match in the 58th minute on a goal by Evan Pask.
- Lynchburg continued to attack, forcing Chenoweth into multiple saves. The junior goalkeeper stood tall, keeping RMC in the game. However, in the 85th minute, Chris Wiley netted the game-winner off a cross into the box, lifting Lynchburg to a 2-1 victory.
Inside the Numbers
- Lynchburg outshot Randolph-Macon 19-14, including a 9-to-2 edge in shots on goal.
- The Hornets earned seven corner kicks to the Jackets' one.
- Chenoweth played all 90 minutes and recorded a game and career-high seven saves.
- Davian Jackson (Newport News, Va./Menchville) and Caro each registered three shots. Both players have posted two or more shots in each of the last two games.
Up Next
Randolph-Macon returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 4, traveling to Eastern Mennonite for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
