Box Score

CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Lee's Josh Ball netted the game winning goal on a penalty kick in the 87th minute to defeat West Alabama men's soccer 3-2 in Gulf South Conference action on Tuesday.

"It was a battle until the end, both teams went head to head." said UWA head men's soccer coach Matthew Torne.

"To lose a game on a penalty decision is tough to take. Lee is a quality side and their record doesn't show how good of a team they are. Our lads played very well tonight and I feel a draw would have been a fair result. We will just have to get back to training tomorrow to prepare for a massive game against UAH."

Lee (5-3-3, 4-2-3) took the first lead in the 3rd minute with a high volley from Chevron Roberts; his first goal of the season.

West Alabama's (7-4-1, 4-4-1 GSC) Thibault Charmey put the Tigers on the board with a goal in the 39th minute to tie the match 1-1 at halftime. Charmey opened the half with his seventh goal of the season in the 58th minute. Both goals came on set pieces.

Lee's Gabe Franco converted a corner kick in the 67th minute for his first goal of the year to equalize the game at 2-2.  

GSC Defender of the Week Lavares Stone (6-2-1) faced eight on-goal shots to end with four saves in his second loss of the year. The Flames' starting keeper Tom Halsall (5-3-3) made four stops on six on-goal shots to claim the win.  

UWA men's soccer will remain on the road to take on GSC rival Alabama-Huntsville on Friday. The match is set for 7:30 p.m. in Huntsville, Ala.