HOBOKEN, N.J. – The TCNJ men's soccer team suffered a 5-1 defeat at Stevens on Wednesday night. Luke Pascarella scored his third goal of the season for the Lions.
 
Stevens jumped ahead with three goals in the first, coming in the 19, 29^th and 39^th minutes. TCNJ goalkeeper Julian Franco did help the team's cause by making five saves in the first half as the Lions were outshot, 16-2.
 
Stevens added another just 21 seconds into the second half, but the Lions responded with Pascarella's goal in the 66^th minute. Ryan Phillips sent a pass in deep that Pascarella headed into the corner to get the Lions onto the board to make the score 4-1.
 
Stevens rounded out the scoring 11 minutes later to make it 5-1.
 
Stevens outshot the Lions, 27-5, including a 13-2 advantage in shots on goal.
 
Franco made eight saves in goal for the Lions. Joseph Schlageter also registered a shot on goal.
 
The Lions return to action on Saturday against William Paterson at Lions Stadium at 5 p.m.