Lebanon Valley College Men's Soccer Team Secures 3-1 Victory Over Cairn University

The Lebanon Valley College men's soccer team emerged victorious in their game against Cairn University, with a score of 3-1. The Flying Dutchmen's win was largely due to the contribution of several key players, including Gavin Rapp, Nathan Prex, and Will Burton. Rapp scored his first career goal, which proved to be the game-winner, while Prex notched a game-high three points with a goal and an assist. Burton also made an impact, netting a goal for Lebanon Valley. The team's defense played a crucial role in the win, with goalkeeper Ryan Simonette making an important save to preserve the lead.

Key Takeaways:

Gavin Rapp scored his first career goal, which was the game-winner, and earned his first two career points.
Nathan Prex recorded a game-high three points with a goal and an assist, matching a season-high.
Will Burton netted his first goal of the season.
Lebanon Valley recorded 12 total shots and had a 7-2 advantage in shots on goal over Cairn.
Prex tied for the team lead in total shots with three, logging a game-high two shots on goal.
Porter tied for the LVC lead in total shots with three, putting an attempt on goal.
The Flying Dutchmen had an 11-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Will Rapp scored his 33rd career goal, breaking the program's career record, previously held by Grant Walter and Chris Hall.
The team's defense played a crucial role in the win, with goalkeeper Ryan Simonette making an important save to preserve the lead.

Statistics:

Total shots: 12 (Lebanon Valley), 5 (Cairn)
Shots on goal: 7 (Lebanon Valley), 2 (Cairn)
Corner kicks: 11 (Lebanon Valley), 3 (Cairn)
Goalkeeper saves: 1 (Ryan Simonette, Lebanon Valley)
Team goals: 3 (Lebanon Valley), 1 (Cairn)
Game-winning goal scorer: Gavin Rapp (Lebanon Valley)

Sources:

Lebanon Valley College Athletics news release, September 13, 2023, "Men's Soccer: Flying Dutchmen Jump Start Season with 3-1 Victory".