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Penn State New Kensington Secures Victory in a Hard-Fought Match Against Paul Smith's College, 3-2

Penn State New Kensington delivered a thrilling performance, edging out Paul Smith's College in a closely contested 3-2 match. The Lions showcased resilience and determination, particularly in the second half, to earn the win at home.

Game Recap

Paul Smith's College struck first with a goal from Liam Curthoys in the sixth minute. Curthoys capitalized on a defensive lapse to give the visitors an early advantage. However, the Lions quickly responded in the 17th minute when James Duncan found the back of the net with an unassisted strike, leveling the match at 1-1.

The second half began with heightened intensity as Penn State New Kensington took the lead in the 58th minute. Carson Zadylak, with an unassisted goal, put the Lions ahead, showing exceptional skill and composure.

Paul Smith's College refused to back down and equalized in the 77th minute when Nick Grover, assisted by Curthoys, converted a clinical finish to make it 2-2.

The Lions, however, had the final say. In the 83rd minute, Jayson Ireland scored the game-winning goal, assisted by Duncan, to secure a 3-2 victory.

Key Stats

• Shots: Both teams registered 13 shots, with Penn State New Kensington placing seven on target compared to Paul Smith's College's three.
• Saves: Kenton Knox recorded one save for Penn State New Kensington, while Paul Smith's College goalkeeper Cazmir Couble tallied four.
• Discipline: Paul Smith's College faced disciplinary issues, with Liam Curthoys and Zane Busch both receiving red cards in the second half.

Penn State New Kensington Leaders

• Goals: James Duncan (1), Carson Zadylak (1), Jayson Ireland (1)
• Assists: James Duncan (1)
• Shots on Goal: James Duncan (2), Carson Zadylak (2)

Penn State New Kensington demonstrated their attacking depth and composure under pressure, earning a well-deserved victory