Vilga Lifts Men's Soccer to Win Over Salisbury

Vilga Lifts Men's Soccer to Win Over Salisbury

Harrisburg, Pa.- The Penn State Harrisburg men's soccer team defeated Salisbury University on Saturday October 8th for their third straight conference win. The Lion's found an early 2-0 lead before the visitors scored two straight to tie the match up. Chase Vilga found the back of the net in the 79th minute of play for the game winner.

Penn State Harrisburg 3 Salisbury 2

 Penn State Harrisburg Starters
Little, Weaver, Ethan Hoover, Panuccio, Vilga, Ikeazor, Majin, West, Morgan, Brandon Hoover, Olejniczak

Salisbury Starters

Brennan, Carrington, Andrus, Kim, Michel, Zimmerman, Miller, Kramer, Fell, Spadin, Martinelli,

Records: Harrisburg (9-4, 3-1 CAC) Salisbury (4-5-1, 1-3 CAC)

Shots on Goal: Harrisburg 6 Salisbury 5

Shots: Harrisburg 12 Salisbury 11

Corner Kicks: Harrisburg 6 Salisbury 8

Saves: Harrisburg 3 Salisbury 3

How it Happened

-Jonathan Majin found the back of the net early for Harrisburg in the 8th minute of play thanks to a pass from teammate Nmamdi Ikeazor

-Harrisburg came up with their second goal in the 32nd minute from Victor Weaver

-The visitors came out strong in the second half, getting on the board for the first time in the 56th minute

-Dolph Hegewisch finished the Sea Gulls final goal of the game in the 73rd minute

-Chase Vilga buried the game winner for Harrisburg in the 79th minute via a Manny Little assist

Individual Leaders

Penn State Harrisburg

Victor Weaver: 1 goal, 2 shots on goal, 2 shots

Chase Vilga: 1 goal, 1 shot on goal, 1 shot

Jonathan Majin: 1 goal, 2 shots on goal, 2 shots

Salisbury:

Dolph Hegewisch: 2 goals, 2 shots on goal, 2 shots

Leslie Umunna: 1 shot on goal, 2 shots

Colby Fell: 1 shot on goal, 2 shots

Goalie Comparison

Daniel Brennan (Salisbury): 90:00 minutes, 3 goals against, 3 saves

Brandon Hoover (Harrisburg): 90:00 minutes, 2 goals against, 3 saves

What's Next?

The Lion's will travel to Wesley on Wednesday October 12th. Game time is scheduled for 7 pm