The Muhlenberg men's soccer team took its first Centennial Conference loss of the season, 2-1 at Franklin & Marshall.

The Diplomats (6-1-2, 2-0-1), who are ranked fourth in Region IV and receiving votes in the Division III top 25, scored once midway through the first half and again midway through the second half to open up a 2-0 lead. 

Muhlenberg (3-4-2, 1-1-1) cut the deficit in half with just over 11 minutes remaining when senior Chris Richards put in a rebound of a saved shot by sophomore Jason Edelstein. It was the 24th career goal for Richards (pictured above) and gave him 60 career points.

The Mules took three shots in the remaining time but could not net the equalizer.

Freshman Ben Mulford made a career-high 8 saves.