Lakeland, Ohio. - The Fighting Owls picked up their first win of the season Sunday, defeating the Lakeland Lakers 2-0.

Despite outshooting the Lakers 9-3 in the first 45 minutes the game remained scoreless at the half. Fighting Owls' midfielder Michael Eufemia would end the drought, coming off the bench in the second half to score his second goal of the season for a 1-0 lead. Illario Ercole doubled Harford's total 10 minutes later, with the Fighting Owls defense locking down the Lakers the rest of the way.

Harford improves to 1-8 on the season while Lakeland drops to 2-3-2.

Scoring Summary

61' – HARFORD – Michael Eufemia (Assisted by Henrique Castilho)

72' – HARFORD – Illario Ercole (Assisted by Michael Eufemia)

Key Stats & Notes

• The win snaps Harford's eight game losing streak.
• Harford played one of their cleanest game to date, earning just one yellow card through 90 minutes.
• The Fighting Owls outshot the Lakers 20-7 for the game and had six more shots on goal.
• Harford goalie Mason Mulaney earned the first win of his collegiate career. The freshman keeper currently sits fourth in the NJCAA Division I ranks with 62 saves through eight games.

Up Next

Harford returns home to face Prince George's on Tuesday, September 18 at 5 p.m.