EASTON, Pa. – The Lafayette men's soccer team opened the 2019 season with a win, defeating Siena College (0-1) in a 4-0 contest Friday night, securing their first season opening win since 2014 and their first four goal game since 2008.

"We've worked really hard since last November to redefine our style," head coach Dennis Bohn said, "This win was the first step in executing that."

It was all Leopards from the start with freshman Yiannis Panayides finding the back of the net first for his first collegiate goal, off an assist by freshman Hale Lombard in the 13^th minute of the game. About 15 minutes later, sophomore transfer Marcos Kitromilides found the back of the net off a cross by Dylan Royalty to put the Leopards up 2-0.

The underclassman continued to dominate on the field for the Leopards in the second half. Freshman Benji Grossi found Lombard to make it 3-0. Sophomore Sebastian Varela quickly followed up with the Leopards fourth goal of the game off a cross from senior James Gibson.

Sophomore Alex Sutton had a solid opening night in the net for the Maroon and White playing all 90 minutes. He only faced five shots and recorded two saves.

The Leopards (1-0) will be back in action on Sept. 3 when they welcome Farleigh Dickinson to Oaks for a 7 p.m. match-up.

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