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Mike Gallagher

Men's Soccer 9/24/2024 11:14:00 AM Bob Shreve, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations

Men's Soccer Game Preview: Golden Knights Look to Get Back on Track Facing Post at Lock Haven

POST EAGLES vs. GANNON GOLDEN KNIGHTS
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 12 noon
STADIUM/LOCATION: Hubert Jack Stadium l Lock Haven, Pa.
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THE GANNON-POST SERIES
First Meeting

RECORDS
Gannon: 3-2-0 overall; 0-0-0 PSAC West
Post: 3-2-1 overall; 0-0-0 CACC

ERIE, Pa. – Redemption. That's what the Gannon men's soccer team is seeking after a 3-1 loss a week ago to Adelphi in their last time out. The setback left the Golden Knights at 3-2-0 overall. The Golden Knights and Post will meet in a neutral site game on Wednesday, September 25 with Lock Haven University hosting the first-ever meeting between the two teams.

Head coach Bill Colton scolded his team afterwards while pacing the greatest blame on himself. The Golden Knights have had a week to digest the defeat. Now Colton will see which team will get off the bus, the one that has outscored the opponent 14-2 in its three wins or the one that had just one goal in the two losses.

Gannon began the year ranked seventh in Division II and began the season with an impressive 5-0 win over a Lake Erie team that made the NCAA Tournament a year ago. The Golden Knights fell out of the rankings with a 1-0 loss to Saginaw Valley State but climbed back in last week in 13th place after a 4-0 win at Ashland and a 5-2 decision over Wilmington (Del.).

Post has won two matches in a row, including a 4-1 win over Wilmington on Saturday, to improve to 3-2-1. After allowing 12 goals in the previous two matches the Eagles have given up just one goal in the two wins.

Following Wednesday's match Gannon opens PSAC action on Saturday, September 28 hosting Seton Hill at 3:00 p.m.

Rosters:  Gannon Post
Schedules:  Gannon  Post
Statistics:  Gannon   Post
Head Coaches:  Gannon's Billy Colton  Post's Ted Haley

Lauvstad Twice Named PSAC West Athlete of the Week
Freshmen Per Kristian Lauvstad has been named the PSAC West Athlete of the Week twice in the early portion of the season. A forward from Nesoya, Norway, PKL scored twice in the 4-0 win at Ashland, accounting for the first and third goals. He added Gannon's third goal in a 5-2 win over Wilmington (Del.). The freshman is off to a fast start with five goals in five matches. Abdo Salem Abdullah was selected the PSAC West Defensive Athlete of the Week a week ago. A native of Kristiansand, Norway, the freshman made his first career appearance at Ashland and had five saves in a 4-0 shutout over Ashland.

Gannon Leading Scorers
Per Kristian Lauvstad – 5 goals – 1 assist – 11 points
Sverre Orten – 2 goals – 3 assists – 7 points
Shota Toyama – 2 goals – 4 points
In Goal
Andre Moraes – 2-1-0 record – 1.50 GAA

Scouting Post: The Eagles come into the match with a 3-2-1 record but are riding a two-game winning streak with a 4-1 win over Wilmington (Del.) preceded by a 1-0 shutout of New Haven. Members of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, Post is coached by Ted Haley, who is in his 20th season and has been named the CACC Coach of the Year four times. Luca Dettoli leads Post with three goals after scoring just two goals all last year. Markus Boe Tunge and Francisco Sousa add a goal and two assists apiece.

Next for the Golden Knights:  Sat., Sept. 28 vs. Seton Hill, 3:00 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#8 Sverre Orten: MF; 5' 9"; Junior; Business Administration

#17 Shota Toyama: MF; 5' 9"; Junior; Business

#0 Abdo Salem Abdullah: GK; 6' 2"; Freshman

#20 Andre Moraes: GK; 6' 1"; Redshirt Sophomore

#22 Per Kristian Lauvstad: F; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#8 Sverre Orten
: 5' 9"; Junior; Business Administration
: MF

#17 Shota Toyama
: 5' 9"; Junior; Business
: MF

#0 Abdo Salem Abdullah
: 6' 2"; Freshman
: GK

#20 Andre Moraes
: 6' 1"; Redshirt Sophomore
: GK

#22 Per Kristian Lauvstad
: Freshman
: F