SWANNANOA, N.C. – The Warren Wilson College Men's Soccer opened their season, falling to LaGrange College 6-0.

LaGrange got four goals in the first half, including a Jaydon Parrish hat trick, and two in the second to claim victory. LaGrange, which opened the season with a 3-2 victory over Pensacola Christian, improve to 2-0 while the Owls fall to 0-1 on the young season.

"LaGrange was clinical in front of goal tonight.   We showed some good moments tonight but just weren't sharp enough in front of goal whereas LaGrange was," said WWC  Head Coach Mathes Mennell, "This was our first game since the fall of 2019 and we made some plays that reflected this lack of match sharpness.  That being said, the boys had some really nice moments and we will learn from this experience. Thank you to all the Owls fans that came out to support us tonight. It was great to play at home and the chance to play in front of our fans means a lot."

The Game at a Glance

• Paddington Mmbungwa registers two shots on goal

• Solomon Love registered 7 saves in the first half

• LaGrange registered their first goal and second goal 77 seconds apart and the 5th and 6th goal 56 seconds apart.

How it Happened

The Owls started brightly, registering four shots and earning a corner in the first 12 minutes, but LaGrange countered with three straight shots capped off by a goal from Jaydon Parrish in the 17th minute. The Panthers then doubled the lead 77 seconds later as Parrish scored his second of the night.  The Panthers then struck again in the 21st minute as Parrish completed his hat trick.

LaGrange capped off their clinical first half with a goal in the 40th minute from Ricky Hammett.

The two sides traded shots right out of the break as the second half did not produce the same type of fireworks.  LaGrange added two goals in quick succession in the 68th and 69th minutes to cement the 6-0 victory.

What's Next

The Owls remain at home Sunday, as Guilford College visits. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. eastern time and can be seen on www.warrenwilsonowls.com

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About Warren Wilson College 

The mission of Warren Wilson College is to provide a distinctive undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education. Our undergraduate education combines academics, work, and service in a learning community committed to environmental responsibility, cross-cultural understanding, and the common good. For more information on Warren Wilson College, visit www.warren-wilson.edu.