MARS HILL, N.C. — The Catawba College men's soccer team was upended by Mars Hill, 2-1, on a chilly Friday night at Meares Stadium.

TEAM STATS
- Despite being out-shot in the first half 5-4, Catawba (4-5-3, 1-4-3 SAC) overtook Mars Hill (4-4-7, 2-3-4) in the second 45 minutes for a 12-9 final tally
- The hosts found paydirt on both of their shots on goal, while the Catawba Indians booted five on-target balls and found the twine once
- Catawba had more fouls by the same 12-9 differential and were shown two yellow cards against the Lions' one
- Corner kick opportunities came at a premium; the Catawba Indians were fortunate to earn four chances as the Lions received none
- The visitors narrowly won the possession battle, controlling the rock for roughly 53% of the match

INDIVIDUAL STATS
- Alex Payton blasted home his first career goal in the 83rd minute to avoid a clean sheet
- Lukas García Huidobro led the Catawba Indians with three shots as he and Payton paced the blue and white's offense with two shots on goal apiece
- Six of Catawba's 10 field players went the distance
- Bautista Vecchi Ramello and Luca Türk appeared as reserves, marking both players' first action in over a month
- Héctor Vara spent all 90 minutes in net for the 10th time in the Spaniard's young career

UP NEXT
The Catawba Indians visit defending NCCAA Division II national champion BJU on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in an uncommon non-NCAA contest. Kickoff in Greenville, S.C., is scheduled for 7 p.m.