LAFEYETTE HILL, Pa. – The Lions scored two goals in the first half and played well defensively led by sophomore goalkeeper Christian Harris (Rochester, NY/The Aquinas Institute)' in a 2-1 road victory over Chestnut Hill College on Tuesday, September 30^th.

Lincoln opened up strong firing nine shots against Chestnut Hill in the first half. The Lions were rewarded when senior Tara O'Brien (Twickenham London, UK/St. Mark's Catholic School) hit a long-high kick over the goalkeeper from straight on for her sixth goal of the season to give the Lions a 1-0 advantage in the 40^th minute. Moments later, sophomore Tamara Greene (Piscataway, NJ/Piscataway HS) secured the possession off of the Griffins kickoff and scored a goal from 30-yards out on the left side extending the Lincoln lead to 2-0. Greene's goal was her third of the season and gave the Lions a comfortable lead at the break.

In the second half, the Lions showed out defensively with four key saves by goalkeeper Christian Harris (Rochester, NY/The Aquinas Institute). The Griffins had 12 shot attempts to the Lions four attempts but were unable to find any luck until the 88^th minute. Chestnut Hill scored a goal with two minutes left on the clock but Lincoln held on for a 2-1 victory.

Tara O'Brien (Twickenham London, UK/St. Mark's Catholic School) and Tamara Greene (Piscataway, NJ/Piscataway HS) both had two shots on goal to carry the Lions offensively while junior Audrey Smylie (Baltimore, MD/Western HS) had one shot on goal attempt.

Lincoln avenges a 7-0 shutout loss on October 4, 2010 to Chestnut Hill College in their last meeting. The Lions improve to 4-3-1 and will return to action on Wednesday, October 1^st at home against Barton College at 4p.m