PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Lafayette men's soccer team defeated La Salle 3-1 on Tuesday night.
 
The Leopards got on the board early when senior midfielder Will Echeverria fired a throw-in to junior forward Hale Lombard who headed the ball into the net. This is the third goal of the season that Echeverria has assisted to Lombard from throw-ins.
 
Sophomore forward Lawrence Aydlett was the next Leopard to find the back of the net. In the 28^th minute, Aydlett finished a corner kick past the La Salle goalkeeper. Sophomore defender Eoin Martin earned the assist.
 
 La Salle got on the board in the 51^st minute, making the contest 2-1.
 
Senior forward Marcos Kitromilides was the next to connect with Echeverria for the third goal of the contest. Kitromilides leads the team with seven goals and Echeverria leads in assists with six. All of Echeverria's assists come from his long-range throw-in.
 
Senior goalkeeper Alex Sutton made four saves while allowing one goal, while his La Salle counterpart Valentin Kneis recorded three saves and three goals against.
 
The Leopards will travel to Colgate for another Patriot League match-up on Saturday.