GRANTHAM, Pa.— Eastern University Men's Soccer wrapped up its 2026 season with a 5-1 loss at Messiah University. TheNo. 15 Falcons (15-1-2, 7-0-1) scored in the second minute and led 3-0 at halftime.
Mauro Lence scored Eastern's lone goal late in the game.
The Eagles (7-6-4, 2-5-1) came into the game having scored nine goals and giving up 10 in league play. With Neumann beating Hood earlier in the day, the Falcons were locked into the second spot in the upcoming tournament. Neumann and Messiah played to a 0-0 draw earlier in the month.
After the early goal, the Falcons scored in the 17th minute and the 21st minute. The Falcons had a commanding 17-2 edge in first half shots.
Messiah added a goal in the 50th minute and stretched the lead to five on a tally in the 84th minute.
In the game's final minute, Lence earned the box with a strong dribbling run and was fouled. He converted the kick from the penalty spot for his second goal of the year.
After scuffling to a 3-3 draw with Albright after going up by three goals, the Eagles dropped their final three matches of the year.
Messiah will host York College on Thursday. The Spartans earned the third seed and a trip to Grantham with a 4-2 win over Widener this afternoon.
