Behrend Lions Shutout No. 24 John Carroll on Friday
Penn State Behrend used stout defense to shutout the visiting Blue Streaks
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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1 | 1 | 2 |
Team Stats
#24 John Carroll
| Game Statistics | #24 John Carroll | Penn State Behrend |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 11 (3) | 8 (4) |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 1 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
ERIE, Pa. - The Penn State Behrend men's soccer team earned a 2-0 shutout victory on Friday night over visiting No. 24 John Carroll University.
Score: Penn State Behrend 2, No. 24 John Carroll 0
Records: Penn State Behrend (2-0-1), No. 24 John Carroll (1-2)
Key Moments:
* Christian Eckberg (Pittsburgh, PA/Norwin) got the Behrend Lions on the board first in the 8th minute with his second goal of the season.
* Nick Schwarzel (South Park, PA/South Park) scored in the 62nd minute to put PSB up two midway through the second half. Richard Blanchard (Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep) and Michael DiCola (Beaver, PA/Beaver Area) got credit for the assist on Schwarzel's goal.
* Senior goalie Chris Ralph (Murrysville, PA/Franklin Regional) tallied three saves and posted his second shutout of the season in route to his second win.
Noteworthy:
* John Carroll was ranked No. 24 in the United Soccer Coaches DIII Top 25 Preseason Poll.
Up Next:
* Penn State Behrend will hit the road this Sunday, September 9 and head to Hiram College. Kickoff against the Terriers on Sunday is slated for 2 p.m.