ANDERSON, S.C. - Junior Lasse Sohrweide's goal in the 95th minute lifted third-seeded Anderson past six-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne, 1-0, Wednesday afternoon in opening round action of the 2010 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Men's Soccer Tournament at Trojan Stadium.

The Bear's end their season at 10-8, while the Trojans (12-5-1) advance to Friday's semifinals to meet the winner of this evening's Catawba/Carson-Newman quarterfinal matchup. Anderson will square off at 6 p.m. versus either the Indians or Eagles at Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, S.C.

The Trojans rebounded from a setback in their regular-season finale at No. 19 Wingate to garner a quarterfinal win in their first-ever appearance in the conference tournament as a member of the SAC. Lenoir-Rhyne had its two-match win streak broken, while AU avenged an earlier setback suffered at the hands of the Bears in the league-opener.

Anderson claimed its eighth win in its last nine outings, and first overtime win of the season, when Ben Jones worked in from the right side of the box and found Sohrweide moving to his left. The Bears' defense came out in an attempt to clear the ball but as LRU keeper Tom Heath moved to his left, Sohrweide found the back of the net with his team-leading 12th goal of the season.

The two teams battled on even terms in a cold, steady drizzling rain with neither squad able to capitalize on their limited opportunities. The stellar defensive effort by both squads saw them combine to post just three shots on goal in the first half and each squad recorded two corner kicks in the opening 45 minutes.

Sohrweide finished with a game-high 10 shots, including tree on goal, while teammate Clement Samson recorded two shots and Lenoir-Rhyne senior Dave Bailey posted three shots.

Heath suffered the setback while recording five saves in the effort and AU netminder Lukas Hesse garnered three saves while getting the win.

The Trojans were shut out, 2-0, at second-seeded Carson-Newman in late September and blanked No. 7 seeded Catawba, 4-0, at Trojan Stadium earlier this season.
Admission to all Food Lion South Atlantic Conference tournament events is $5 for adults and $2 for college students and children 13 and under.

Fans showing their Food Lion MVP card can save $1 off the adult admission price. Also, the South Atlantic Conference is collecting new, unused soccer balls, footballs or basketballs during the semifinals and championships in conjunction with WRHI's Toys for Happiness campaign for Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. Fans donating a ball will receive two complimentary admissions.