Newark, Del. - Despite leading 1-0 at the half, the No. 15 Adelphi University men's soccer team surrendered three second-half goals in a 3-1 loss to Wilmington University on Sunday at the WU Athletics Complex.

For the second time in as many contests, the Panthers (0-1-1) jumped out in front on an early goal.

Only 6:10 into the match, Paolo Marciano played a cross into the box for Rodrigo Descalzo Rocca, who set up Filippo Peri for a tap-in and the game's opening goal.

Although Adelphi took a 1-0 lead into the break, Wilmington (2-0) kept the defense on its heels for much of the match.

After striking the crossbar in the 42nd minute, the WIldcats came out of halftime and outshot the Panthers 10-6 in the final 45 minutes.

Along the way, Wilmington buried three second-half goals (two in 2:28), including the eventual game-winner in the 84th minute.

With 6:48 left in regulation, the hosts broke a 1-1 tie, when Lautaro Berisso centered a pass for a Marcus Hedemann touch that beat Adelphi keeper Harry Beasley.

Head Coach Gary Book and the Panthers wrap up their season-opening three-game road trip Wednesday (Sept. 8) at Mercy College at 3 p.m.