FOND DU LAC, Wis. - The Augustana Vikings men's soccer team dropped a road matchup with the Marian Sabres on Saturday, falling by a score of 3-0 from Smith Field.

It was an evenly-played opening half for both teams, with the Vikings holding a slight advantage in the shots category at 6-5 through 45 minutes of action. The Sabres held a one-goal lead at the break, converting a free kick in the 28th minute from about 30 yards out for the game's first score.

Less than a minute into the second half, Marian doubled their lead on a one-on-one breakaway that resulted from a chipped ball over the defense. Augustana continued to see opportunities throughout the game, ending with 12 total shots, six of which were on target, but were unable to push one into the Marian goal. The Sabres added an insurance score in the 62nd minute after the ball deflected off of a couple of Vikings defenders and in.

Three different Augie players tied for the team lead in shots with two. Justin Kornas posted a team-high two shots on goal. Frankie Baio tallied seven goals in net.

With the loss, Augustana drops to 2-2 on the season. The team will have a week off before returning home on Saturday, September 18th when they host Knox at Thorson-Lucken Field. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 p.m.