Box Score MARS HILL, N.C. – The Queens University of Charlotte men's soccer team traveled to face Mars Hill University this afternoon, falling 3-2 to the Lions in South Atlantic Conference play. The loss puts the Royals' record at 3-10 on the year and 3-5 in the league. The Lions improve to 6-6 on the season and 6-2 in the SAC.
 
After a scoreless first half, Amine Merdjett put the Lions ahead 2-0 with back-to-back goals in the second half, one coming in the 64^th minute and the other in the 70^th.
 
Queens' Ryan Ejezie would bring the Royals to within one with his second goal of the season in the 77^th minute. Ejezie scored from 25 yards out after receiving a pass from Marc-Kevin Schwenk.
 
The Royals would remain aggressive in search for a game-tying goal, but Mars Hill keeper Oliver Pannell and his backline turned away two shots on goal from the visiting squad. The Lions then found a goal in the 83^rd when Brayhan Yrio stole the ball from a defender in the box before putting it in the back of the net.
 
A foul in the box by Mars Hill's goalkeeper in the 87^th minute of play would result in a penalty kick for the Royals. Schwenk was able to score the penalty kick, giving the game a final score of 3-2.
 
The Royals are back in action at home against No. 19 Wingate University on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.