SALEM, Mass. — The Wheaton College (Mass.) men's soccer team was edged by host Salem State University, 1-0, this afternoon on Alumni Field in Salem, Mass. The Lyons fall to 1-1, on the season, while the Vikings improve to 2-0.

Salem State's winning goal came on a successful penalty kick in the 67th minute off the foot of George Zuleta (Lowell, Mass.).

Wheaton controlled the tempo to open the second half, outshooting Salem State 19-7 in the period, as Robert Lloyd (Lexington, Mass.) and Gavin Mahoney (Carlsbad, Calif.) each just missed the net early in the half.

Salem State had its own chance to break the scoreless tie as sophomore forward Walaeddine Hounane (Salem, N.H.) caught Wheaton's keeper too far out, but his shot went just wide of the open net, keeping the game 0-0. Building on that momentum, the Vikings' offense began to pressure Wheaton midway through the half, as Zuleta, who got behind the Lyon's defense, was tackled, setting up the senior midfielder for the game-winner.  

Salem State's Matt Hauntsman (Milford, N.H.) made two outstanding saves late, robbing Wheaton first year forward Daniel Medina (Yonkers, N.Y.) in the 79th minute and stopping sophomore forward Alasdair Ferrier (Concord, N.H.) from point-blank range in the 86th minute, to preserve the 1-0 lead.

The Lyons outshot the Vikings 5-1 in the opening half, including 27-12 for the game, as Wheaton junior forward Luke Strange (Portland, Ore.) had the best scoring opportunity in the first period, narrowly giving the Lyons the lead, as his attempt hit the top of the crossbar in the 27th minute.

Wheaton senior keeper Cam Millington (Fairfield, Conn.) stopped five shots, while Hauntsman finished with 15 saves in the win for the Vikings.

The Lyons return to the pitch on Monday, September 5 when they host Bridgewater State University at 5:00 p.m., while Salem State hosts Wentworth Institute of Technology on September 7 at 7:00 p.m.