Auburn University at Montgomery Athletics

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The eight seeded Auburn University at Montgomery men's soccer team (11-4-3, GSC: 7-1-2) dropped a 3-1 decision to the nine seeded Lynn Fighting Knights (9-3-6, PBC: 3-3-3) in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship on Friday afternoon at the Flagler Athletics Complex.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
FIRST HALF
Lynn opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Fabian Wagner found the back of the net off an assist from Robin Muenst.
 
AUM looked to respond, putting five shots on goal in the opening half. Benjamin Hoffmann recorded a shot on target in the 29th minute, but Lynn goalkeeper Julian Marcos made the save to preserve the lead.
 
The Fighting Knights carried a 1-0 advantage into halftime.
 
SECOND HALF
Lynn extended its lead in the 69th minute as Wagner scored his second goal of the afternoon, with Rui Ferreira and Muenst credited with assists.
 
The Warhawks answered in the 77th minute. Jaden McKree found the back of the net off an assist from Alan De Paula, cutting the deficit to 2-1.
 
AUM continued to push for the equalizer, but Lynn added another goal in the 84th minute. Wagner completed the hat trick with his third goal of the match, assisted by Luan Barroso Rennstich, to secure the 3-1 result.
 
NOTABLES

• AUM finished with 12 shots, including four on goal, while Lynn recorded 15 shots and seven on target.
• Jaden McKree scored AUM's lone goal, his fourth of the season.
• Alan De Paula recorded the assist on McKree's goal, his second of the year.
• Jakob Buhrkuhl finished with four saves for the Warhawks.
• AUM held a 7-4 advantage in corner kicks.

 
 
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