Men’s Soccer Loses Heartbreaker to Central Penn

By: Frank Maira, Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director

Mont Alto, Pa. – In arguably it's most complete game of the season the Penn State Mont Alto men's soccer team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Central Penn College on Monday evening. The non-conference USCAA loss drops Mont Alto to 1-14 overall as it was outshot by a 19-15 margin and each team had six corner kick opportunities.

The Lions had the first shot of the match off the right foot of Skyler Miller (Shippensburg, Pa. / Chambersburg Area), but his shot was saved by Central Penn keeper Sekwon White in the 8^th minute.

Just over four minutes later, the Knights found the back of the net on the counter attack as Zach Morrill put the visitors up 1-0. Mont Alto had a glorious opportunity to equalize in the 37^th minute, but Brendan Shannon's (Biglerville, Pa. / Biglerville) penalty kick sailed high. Central Penn held onto the one goal lead through the halftime break.

In the 85^th minute, Kyle Stauffer ended up scoring the eventual game-winner on a through ball from Mark Swope. Down 2-0, the Lions finally found the back of the net at the 86:36 mark when Nathan Woleslagle (Duncannon, Pa. / Susquenita) curled home a shot that was assisted by Abraham Solano (Gettysburg, Pa. / Gettysburg). The Lions tried to equalize in the final few minutes with a pair of corner kicks and a shot attempt from Skyler Miller (Shippensburg, Pa. / Chambersburg Area) that sailed wide right of the goal frame.

Mont Alto returns to action on Wednesday, October 18 in a road PSUAC match with PSU York. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.