Box Score The John Carroll men's soccer team followed a winning script for 62 minutes, before surrenduring two late goals to drop their season opener, 2-1, to Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Kentucky Friday afternoon.

Box Score

After a scoreless first half, JCU senior Thor Erikson found the back of the net with an unassisted goal in the 51st minute to give the Blue & Gold the 1-0 lead.

The advantage would not last, however, as the Saints' Christopher Lehan scored the equalizier off a pass from Jake Plummer in the 63rd.  Andrew Sullivan put Thomas More ahead for good on a penalty kick in the 75th minute, giving the home team an opening day victory.

The Blue Streaks fell despite outshooting the Saints, 23-7.  Eight offside penalties also plagued the visitors.

John Carroll returns to action in its home opener against Case Western Reserve University on September 2 at 2:00 p.m.  The familiar Don Shula Stadium will be the venue.