Home loss to NCAA D2 Pitt Johnstown
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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Penn State New Kensington
(0-1-0, 0-0-0)
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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Pitt-Johnston
(1-1-0, 0-0-0)
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1 | 2 | 3 |
Despite a strong defensive effort and seven saves from goalkeeper Kenton Knox, Pitt-Johnston's relentless attack proved too much for New Kensington to handle.
First Half Recap: Pitt-Johnston struck first in the 14th minute with Anson Portzline scoring his first of two goals, assisted by Josh Sollars. Penn State New Kensington managed just two shots in the first half, both of which were saved, keeping them scoreless.
Second Half Recap: Pitt-Johnston extended their lead in the second half. Jack Moyer found the back of the net at the 50:07 mark, again assisted by Sollars, putting Pitt-Johnston up 2-0. Just eight minutes later, Portzline added his second goal of the match, once more assisted by Sollars, sealing the 3-0 victory. Despite New Kensington increasing their pressure with eight second-half shots, they were unable to break through Pitt-Johnston's defense, with their goalkeeper making six saves.
Key Stats for Penn State New Kensington:
- Shots: 10 total, with 6 on goal.
- Top Performers: Jayson Ireland and Jacob Guerrini led the attack with 2 shots on goal each, while Dylan Shaw and Carson Zadylak each added 1 shot on target.
- Defensive Effort: Kenton Knox was a standout in goal, recording 7 saves despite facing 38 total shots from Pitt-Johnston.
Penn State New Kensington fought hard but couldn't find the back of the net, struggling to create consistent scoring chances against a dominant Pitt-Johnston team.
Leaders for Penn State New Kensington:
- Shots on Goal: Jacob Guerrini and Jayson Ireland, 2 each.
- Saves: Kenton Knox, 7 saves.
Team Stats
Pitt-Johnston
| Game Statistics | Penn State New Kensington | Pitt-Johnston |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 10 (6) | 38 (10) |
| Saves | 7 | 6 |
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 15 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
