Box Score Erie, PA - The Mercyhurst Men's Soccer team finally played a home match after playing their first nine games on the road. A truly spectacular performance from Dylan Sumner propelled the Lakers to a 4-0 victory against the Chicago State University Cougars. 
How it Happened
A fairly even first half between the Lakers and Cougars was 0-0 through the first half hour of the match. Then, in the 32nd minute, Mario Ganser played a tremendous ball in to Dylan Sumner who was able to cleanly lift the ball over the goalkeeper and into the back of the net. The Lakers had eight shots in the first half but only Sumner was able to get on the scoresheet. The score would remain 1-0 at halftime. 

The Lakers came out of the locker room full of energy just as they had done this past Thursday against Central Connecticut State.  Dylan Sumner had a great shot in the 50th minute that was curving into the top corner, but Lucas Fontana made a tremendous save. However, Mario Ganser came sprinting into the box to head the ball in off the rebound and put the Lakers up 2-0. Mario Ganser was subbed on in the 29th minute and had already accounted for two goals in just 20 minutes of play. 

Mercyhurst would continue to apply heavy pressure and create chances going forward throughout the remainder of the game. Dylan Sumner stood over a corner kick in the 68th minute and played in a dangerous inswinging ball as he often does. This one found a wide-open Kyle Halehale at the back post who headed the ball in to put the Lakers up 3-0. 

Cade Wurstner was subbed on in the 74^th minute. Not even two minutes later Dylan Sumner played another ball into the box that found Cade Wurstner who scored off of what appeared to be his first touch of the match. 

A well-rounded, defensively sound, and offensively electric performance from the Lakers secured a 4-0 victory over Chicago State.  
 
Highlights
Dylan Sumner accounted for all four goals, scoring one and assisting three. 
Dylan Sumner scored his third goal of the season and 33rd of his career. 
Mario Ganser, Cade Wurstner, and Kyle Halehale all scored their first goals of the season. 
Danilo Abayo picked up his third shutout of the season. 
Austin Solomon's side picked up their third shutout and fifth win of the season as they improve to 5-5. 

Up Next 
The Lakers will remain home for their next match against Saint Francis University. Kickoff is set for Thursday, October 10th at 5:00 PM. Viewers can find live coverage on the NEC Front Row.