2017 MSOC Ludwik, Austin Action Shot
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Austin Ludwik picked up his first career goal with a first half header that gave Gannon a 1-0 lead
1
Ashland AU (5-9-2, 4-6-1 GLIAC)
2
Winner Gannon University GAN-M (10-5-1, 7-2-1 PSAC)
Ashland AU
(5-9-2, 4-6-1 GLIAC)
1
Final
2
Gannon University GAN-M
(10-5-1, 7-2-1 PSAC)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Ashland AU 0 1 1
Gannon University GAN-M 1 1 2

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Millersville University

10/27/2018 | 7:30 PM

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Oct. 27 (Sat) / 7:30 PM
 Millersville University

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Madeline Williams, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations

Gannon Men's Soccer Picks Up 2-1 Triumph Over Ashland

THE RUNDOWN
  • Final Score: Gannon 2, Ashland 1
  • Records: GU (10-5-1, 7-2-1 PSAC) | AU (5-9-2, 4-6-1 GLIAC)
  • Location: McConnell Family Stadium – Erie, Pa.
  • The Short Story: The Gannon men's soccer team handed Ashland a 2-1 loss Tuesday evening in the final nonconference matchup of the 2018 schedule. Gannon took a quick 1-0 lead in the first half and eventually netted the game-winner in the second half to secure the win.
 
GAMEDAY MEDIA CENTER  
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Austin Ludwik (Gold Coast, Australia/The Southport School) tallied his first goal of the season in the 35th minute when he buried a header near the right post on a corner kick from Ivan Manfredi (Chiavari, Italy/Liceo Scientifico Marconi Delpino).
  • Gannon continued to dictate the pace of play in the first half, with a 15-4 edge in first half shots.
  • Andrew Pearson tied it up for the Eagles in the 59th minute on a pass from Tomas Cordeiro.
  • In the 77th minute, Sam Thornton (Rotherham, England/Wickersley School and Sports College) scored the game-winner for the Golden Knights on a pass from Alex Lee Yaw (Jamestown, N.Y./Mercyhurst Prep). It was Thornton's 11th goal and sixth game-winner of the season.
 
GAME NOTES
  • Ludwik and Thornton recorded goals for Gannon.
  • Manfredi and Lee Yaw registered assists in the win.
  • Gannon held a 27-12 advantage in shots.
  • The Golden Knights also enjoyed a 12-3 advantage in corner kicks.
  • Gannon committed more fouls, 8-5.
 
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
  • The Golden Knights are now 11-8-3 in games against Ashland.
  • Ludwik's goal is the first of his career.
  • Thornton's 11th goal ties him for the most in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
  • Thornton's goal was his seventh game-winning goal of the season, which leads the PSAC.
  • Hedi Mehnaoui (Paris, France/Lycee Chevrollier) picked up his 10th win of the season in goal for Gannon.
  • Lee Yaw has scored at least one point in four straight matches.
  • The Golden Knights registered 12 corner kicks in the match, the second highest total in a game this season.
 
UP NEXT
  • Gannon plays its final regular season game of the year on Saturday against Millersville.
  • Live stats and live video will be available for the 7:30 p.m. showdown from McConnell Family Stadium.
  • It will also be Senior Night for the Golden Knights.
  • Gannon holds a 6-5 advantage in the all-time series with the Marauders.
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Players Mentioned

Alex Lee Yaw

#47 Alex Lee Yaw

F
6' 0"
Sophomore
Sports Management and Marketing
Austin Ludwik

#5 Austin Ludwik

D/MF
6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
Business
Ivan Manfredi

#19 Ivan Manfredi

MF
5' 10"
Senior
Sports Marketing and Management
Sam Thornton

#9 Sam Thornton

F
5' 11"
Sophomore
Undeclared
Hedi Mehnaoui

#1 Hedi Mehnaoui

GK
5' 10"
Junior
Sport Management

Players Mentioned

Alex Lee Yaw

#47 Alex Lee Yaw

6' 0"
Sophomore
Sports Management and Marketing
F
Austin Ludwik

#5 Austin Ludwik

6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
Business
D/MF
Ivan Manfredi

#19 Ivan Manfredi

5' 10"
Senior
Sports Marketing and Management
MF
Sam Thornton

#9 Sam Thornton

5' 11"
Sophomore
Undeclared
F
Hedi Mehnaoui

#1 Hedi Mehnaoui

5' 10"
Junior
Sport Management
GK