WASHINGTON, D.C. - Penn State Harrisburg's men's soccer team rolled to a 7-1 victory over United East foe Gallaudet on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16. Daniel Fombu led the way with a pair of markers in the win, while Jose Palomeque, Daryl Lucas, and Justin Elnahrawy each tallied a goal and an assist.  

HOW IT HAPPENED 

The Lions (10-1-1, 6-0 United East) left no doubt in a one-sided conference victory at Gallaudet (2-8, 1-5 United East) on Saturday afternoon. The visitors outshot the Bison by 40 attempts and surrendered just one shot on goal, while six different Penn State Harrisburg players found the back of the net.  

Gallaudet looked as if it might play the role of spoiler in the early going when Brian Espanto netted the game's first marker in the 11th minute. Despite being outshot, the home team was able to keep the Blue & White off the board for 30 minutes but once the Lions got on the board for the first time, the floodgates opened. 

Fombu tallied his first goal of the day off an Elnahrawy assist in the 30th minute and Daryl Lucas doubled the advantage off a Shammah Gahomera helper little just 68 seconds later. Before the half was through, Fombu found twine again, this time off touches from Ben Stuckert and Lucas, to push the lead to three with 1:15 to go before the break. 

The Blue & White continued to roll after halftime. Tyler Madairy connected with Palomeque for a one-timer in the 47th minute before Palomeque assisted on a Zach Ullum score 10 minutes later. Joey Aman's stellar run continued, as he converted a breakaway goal in the 68th minute and Elnahrawy put an exclamation point on the game's scoring thanks to a strike with 5:25 left to play. 

NOTABLES 

- The Lions are unbeaten in their last nine outings.  

- Penn State Harrisburg held massive advantages in total shots (42-2) and shots on goal (22-1). 

- The Blue & White earned a dozen corner kicks. Gallaudet managed two. 

- Joey Aman increased his team-high goals total to 11 and his team-best points total to 26 on the season. 

- Daniel Fombu has now scored seven goals during his rookie campaign. 

- Penn State Harrisburg goalkeepers Nicholas Guglielmetti and Esteban Leon did not have to make a single save to secure the victory. 

- Gallaudet goalkeepers Shane Angel and Callum Paterson combined for 15 saves in a losing effort. 

WHO'S NEXT? 

The Lions will head to Lancaster Bible for another conference tilt on Wednesday evening, Oct. 20. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. 

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