MARIETTA, Ga. ---- The Life University men's soccer team failed to keep up with Dalton State, losing 3-0 to start the season on a cold, rainy afternoon game in Lupo Family Field.
 
NOTES
• The home loss gives the Running Eagles a 0-1 record, while the Roadrunners are now 4-0-1.
 
STANDOUT PERFORMERS 
• Jelle De Graaf and Callum Jenkins recorded two shots on goal during the contest for Life U, three of the shots coming in the second half.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Dalton State got on the board in the 16th minute to take a 1-0 lead early. Despite Life U possessing a 5-2 advantage when it came to shots attempted, the Roadrunners went to the break still holding that 1-0 lead.
• The second half saw the game get much more chippy, the team's combining for nine cards during the span. Life U found chances to pressure the Dalton State back line yet again leading in shots attempted, but failed to break through for a goal. In the final four minutes of play Dalton State recorded its second and third goals, the final one coming with just over 40 seconds to play for the 3-0 final score.
  
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
• Life U outshot Dalton State 14-9, with a 4-3 advantage when it came to shots on goal.
• The teams tied on corner shots attempted with four each.
•The Running Eagles did not record a save, while Dalton State grabbed four.
 
UP NEXT 
• The men's soccer team returns to action at home this coming Saturday, February 6 at 4:30 PM, facing Faulkner University in Lupo Family Field.