DUE WEST, S.C. - Despite a first-half goal from junior midfielder Brad Du Plooy, Anderson University men's soccer allowed two second-half goals to archrival Erskine and fell 2-1 in a nonconference matchup at Huggins Field Tuesday evening.

With the setback, the Trojans (6-5-1) fail to claim a point against the Flying Fleet for the first time in three years and drop their first match to Erskine since 2011. With the victory, Erskine snaps a four-match winless stretch and improves to 4-6-2 on the season.

In the early moments of the match, the AU offense shined as the visitor's first goal came in the ninth minute of play when newcomer Erik Dahlbeck found Du Plooy for the junior's second goal in as many matches and fourth of his collegiate career. For Dahlbeck, the assist was the midfielder's first of his career with the Black and Gold.

For the first half, the Trojans totaled four shots compared to Erskine's one, but settled with the one-goal advantage at the halftime break. The first-half lead marked AU's first advantage heading into halftime since its 3-2 triumph over Carson-Newman on Oct. 3, despite currently riding a three-match winning streak entering Tuesday.

Erskine found its equalizer in the 57th minute when Mateo Laredo headed in a pass from Cameron Whitehurst for the home side's first goal of the evening. Moments later in the 69th minute, Ross Henderson provided the eventual game-winner for the Flying Fleet off a cross from teammate Jake Lochstampfor.

Following the Erskine goal, Anderson managed three shots but could not draw even with its rivals. Du Plooy and senior forward Andre Carle paced the Trojans in the shot category with three apiece, as the Trojans mirrored the Fleet in shots for the match, 9-9.

In goal, Devon Ashy made one save for the match, while his counterpart, CJ Cluck, made five saves, including four in the final 45 minutes.

With Erskine's victory, the Fleet leads in the Beville Cup standings, 2-1, following EC's win on the volleyball court on Oct. 7. In early September, the AU Women's Soccer team provided the Trojans their first point in the race for the Cup with a 9-0 victory. This spring, Anderson looks to retain the prestigious Beville Cup for the fourth straight year.

Anderson looks to get back on the winning track on Saturday when it returns to South Atlantic Conference action against Catawba. Kick-off from Trojan Stadium is slated for 3:30 p.m.