BETHLEHEM, Pa. – In a battle featuring Patriot League's two representatives in last year's NCAA tournament, defending conference champion Lehigh scored the go-ahead goal in the 48th minute and successfully defended against 11 corner kicks to defeat the Boston University men's soccer team, 1-0, on Saturday night at the Ulrich Sports Complex.

THE RUNDOWN

Final Score: Lehigh 1, Boston University 0
Records: Lehigh (6-8-1, 2-4-0 PL), BU (5-6-2, 1-3-2 PL)
Location: Ulrich Sports Complex  – Bethlehem, Pa.
Watch Replay: PatriotLeague.tv
Goals: Lehigh – Tuvesson (48')

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Lehigh's Will Smith recorded five saves to keep the game scoreless entering the locker room.
• The Mountain Hawks came out attacking in the second half with three shots in the first two minutes.
• Shortly thereafter, Doyle Tuvesson received a pass from midfield on the right side and charged past a BU defender into the box before shooting a low grounder at the near post for the 1-0 lead at 47:58.
• The Terriers had eight corners in the final 45 minutes and a pair of free kick attempts in the last 15 but were unable to find the equalizer. 

• Lehigh snapped the Terriers' three-game unbeaten streak with its second consecutive one-goal win.
• The Mountain Hawks improved to 2-3-0 all-time against BU following Tuvesson's golden goal last year.
• Both teams finished with 14 shots apiece with BU recording an 11-3 advantage in corner kicks.
• Freshman Matt McDonnell led BU with five shots, including three on goal.
• Reigning PL Goalkeeper of the Week Matt Gilbert had two saves for the Terriers against Smith's eight.
• Shut out for just the second time this season, BU fell to 0-4-2 on the road this year.

• The Terriers will visit the Crusaders in their final road game of the regular season on Wednesday (Oct. 27) at 7 p.m.
• The matchup is part of the second annual Turnpike Trophy series between the two schools.
• Current holder of the Turnpike Trophy, BU jumped out to a 1-0 lead following last Wednesday's 3-1 victory in women's soccer.