ASTON, Pa. – Penn State Harrisburg's men's soccer team was dominant in a 2-0 shutout of Neumann on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 28.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Penn State Harrisburg (6-1) limited Neumann (3-7) to just two shots on Tuesday and used a pair of second-half goals to pick up the team's fourth win in a row.

The Lions were unable to convert their chances in the first half but broke through after the break when Jose Palomeque put his attempt past Neumann goalkeeper Seth Walker in the 59th minute. Luke Myers assisted on what proved to be the game-winning marker.

The visitors doubled their advantage 20 minutes later when Sebastian Krysztofowicz put a feed from Tyler Madairy into the back of the net to make it 2-0 with 11:21 left to play.

Thanks to a strong defensive effort by the Blue & White, the Knights got off their only shots of the contest in the 18th minute and the 84th minute, with neither attempt coming on frame.  

NOTABLES

- The Lions finished with massive advantages in both shots (25-2) and shots on goal (14-0).

- Penn State Harrisburg earned seven corner kicks, while Neumann managed just one.

- In addition to his marker, Jose Palomeque got off a team-high three shots on target.

- With his score, Sebastian Krysztofowicz matched the team lead with four goals on the season.

- Krysztofowicz, Zach Ullum, Daniel Fombu, and Luke Myers each got off two shots on frame.

- Nicholas Guglielmetti did not have to make a single save to earn the victory in goal.

- Neumann goalkeeper Seth Walker made 12 saves on the day in a losing effort.

WHO'S NEXT?

The Lions begin a five-game homestand when they host Morrisville State for a United East matchup on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m.

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