The Lions persevere against NCAA Division II UPJ
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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Penn State New Kensington
(7-2-0, 0-0-0)
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0 | 2 | 2 |
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Pitt Johnstown
(1-7-1, 0-4-0)
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
Johnstown, PA - The Lions used a late score and capitalized on a penalty kick (PK) in the final minutes of todays game to secure a 2-1 victory over the UPJ Mountain Cats soccer team. It was a defensive battle throughout, with both teams combining for only 16 shots (11 for New Kensington and 5 for UPJ).
UPJ's Josh Sollars got the scoring started in the 12th minute, giving UPJ a 1-0 lead that lasted majority of the night, but sophomore Jordan Cooper (Fairfax, VA) responded in the second half by cashing in on a PK to tie the game in the 64th minute. The match remained tied until the 89th minute, when sophomore midfielder Jacob Guerrini (Lower Burrell, PA) netted the go-ahead goal to complete the come from behind victory. The win improves the Lions to 7-2 on the season. The team will look to notch their 8th victory of the season a week from today, Ocotber 11th, as they host PSU Wilkes-Barre at 4 PM.
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Team Stats
Pitt Johnstown
| Game Statistics | Penn State New Kensington | Pitt Johnstown |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 21 (11) | 15 (5) |
| Saves | 4 | 9 |
| Fouls | 4 | 11 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 7 |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |