MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — The Susquehanna University men's soccer team battled Penn State Harrisburg on Tuesday evening, but the River Hawks fell by a 1-0 final at the Penn State Harrisburg Turf Complex.
How It Went Down
- Penn State Harrisburg struck first in the 18th minute when Ariel Garcia found the back of the net off an assist from Josiah Shamberger to give the Lions a 1-0 advantage.
- The River Hawks continued to battle throughout the opening half, earning two corner kicks and putting together several offensive opportunities. Owen Smith recorded a pair of shots in the first half, while goalkeeper Finn Kramer kept Susquehanna within one with a pair of saves.
- Susquehanna came out aggressively in the second half, recording three shots and two corner kicks while looking for the equalizer. Aidan Diglio opened the half with a shot just wide before Joe Holmwood forced a save from the Penn State Harrisburg goalkeeper in the 60th minute.
- Kramer continued to keep the River Hawks within striking distance, making two second-half saves, including stops on shots from Garcia and Shamberger.
- Susquehanna generated another corner kick in the 80th minute and continued to pressure the Lions late, but Penn State Harrisburg held on for the 1-0 victory.
Inside the Box Score
- Susquehanna finished with five shots, including one on goal.
- Penn State Harrisburg held an 11-5 advantage in shots and a 5-1 edge in shots on goal.
- The River Hawks earned four corner kicks compared to three for the Lions.
- Finn Kramer made four saves in 90 minutes of action.
- Owen Smith led Susquehanna with two shots, while Aidan Diglio, Joe Holmwood and Khalil McDonald each recorded one.
- Penn State Harrisburg's Ariel Garcia scored the game's lone goal, while Josiah Shamberger recorded the assist.
Up Next for the River Hawks
- Susquehanna returns to action Saturday, Sept. 26, traveling to the University of Scranton for a 1 p.m. matchup.
