Stuckert Records Hat Trick In Men's Soccer's Blanking of Wells

ben stuckert chases down a ball during a game against Stevenson in 2022

AURORA, N.Y. – Penn State Harrisburg's men's soccer team remained undefeated in conference play thanks to a decisive 12-0 victory over United East foe Wells on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15. 

 

Ben Stuckert was the star of the show, recording his first career hat trick thanks to a game-high three markers to go along with one assist. In addition to Stuckert, nine other Penn State Harrisburg players found the back of the net on Saturday. 

 

Incredibly, Stuckert netted all three of his goals in a row during a span of just 1:24 just moments before halftime. Ethan Cortes converted the game winner in the third minute, while Kobe Harris, Tyler Madairy, Daryl Lucas, and Anson Portzline added first half markers. 

 

The Lions (7-2-6, 4-0-2) kept the pressure on after the break, with Alexander Bentaboul, Josh Rodgers, and Jonathan Ruiz going back-to-back-back over a 2:50 span midway through the second half before Harrison Shaller put a bow on the game's scoring with a strike in the final minute. 

 

NOTABLES

- Penn State Harrisburg extended its recent unbeaten streak to nine games. 

- The shutout is the fourth of the season for the Lions.

- Thanks to his hat trick and assist, Stuckert racked up seven total points on the day.

- Cortes' marker was his fourth of the year and his first game winner of the season.

- Harris' marker gave him a share of the team lead with eight goals and 20 points on the fall.

- Penn State Harrisburg finished with a massive 41-0 edge in shots.

- The Lions held a 13-1 advantage in corner kicks.

 

WHO'S NEXT?

The Lions get a week off before heading back to New York to face United East foe Morrisville for their penultimate game of the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 22. 

 

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