SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. -- Freshman forward Richard Smith (Gaithersburg, MD/Magruder HS) scored the game's only goal to lift Shepherd College to a 1-0 win over Lynchburg College on Friday afternoon at Shepherd.
Smith's tally came at the 37:00 mark on a feed from Yakob Tezerawork (Rockville, MD/Wheaton HS).
Sophomore Robert Pence (Woodbridge, VA)/Woodbridge HS) recorded six saves in goal for the Rams en route to the shutout win. Sophomore goalkeeper Dan Ruch registered seven saves for the Hornets.
Shepherd improves to 1-0, while Lynchburg falls to 0-1.
The Rams return to action on Sunday when they host Columbia Union in a 4:00 p.m. matchup.
Lynchburg 0 0 0
Shepherd 1 0 1
Scoring:
First Half
SC - Richard Smith (Yakob Tezerawork), 37:00Shots: LC 10, SC 16.
Corners Kicks: LC 4, SC 6.
Goalie Saves: LC Ruch 7, SC Pence 6.
