Men's Soccer Scores Early, Holds on for 1-0 Victory
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Penn State Mont Alto
(0-5-1, 0-2-1)
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
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Penn State New Kensington
(5-3-0, 4-1-0)
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. - The Penn State New Kensington soccer team won its fourth game in a row over PSUAC opponent Penn State Mont Alto Friday afternoon. With the win, New Kensington improves to 5-3-0 (4-1-0 PSUAC), while Mont Alto's record now stands at 0-5-1 (0-2-1 PSUAC).
Just seven minutes into the first half. freshman Nolan Johngarlo (Apollo, Pa./Kiski Area) scored his sixth goal of the season off a cross from fellow freshman Brady Braun (Harrison City, Pa./Penn-Trafford). That goal turned out to be the only one of the game despite New Kensington outshooting its opponent 24-12.
Freshman goalkeeper Christopher Zolet recorded his fourth shutout of the year, making seven stops in goal for the Lions.
New Kensington starts a stretch of four road games Saturday, Oct. 6 when the team travels to Penn State Brandywine. The game is set to start at 1:00 p.m.
Team Stats
Penn State Mont Alto
Penn State New Kensington
| Game Statistics | Penn State Mont Alto | Penn State New Kensington |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 11 (7) | 24 (6) |
| Saves | 8 | 7 |
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Corner Kicks | 1 | 5 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
