In a matchup between the top two teams in the PSAC West standings, the Gannon men's soccer team and Lock Haven battled to a 1–1 draw Saturday evening at McConnell Family Stadium.
The Golden Knights remain unbeaten at home this season (3-0-1) and now sit at 4-2-4 overall and 2-0-2 in PSAC West play, while the Bald Eagles move to 6-4-2 overall and 2-1-2 in league action.
Gannon has one PSAC West matchup remaining against California (Pa.) before beginning the second half of conference play.
Gannon jumped ahead early when
Manuel Pereyra (Puebla, Mexico/Maria Luisa Pacheco) scored his first career goal in the seventh minute off a perfect setup from
Sverre Orten (Orsta, Norway/Aalesund vgs), who recorded his fourth assist of the season.
The Golden Knights controlled much of the first half, outshooting Lock Haven 9–3 before the visitors found the equalizer in the 53rd minute on a goal from Kade Black, assisted by Carter Rosno.
Despite several late chances for both sides, neither team could break through. Gannon held a narrow 13–11 edge in shots, while Lock Haven earned five corner kicks to Gannon's two. Goalkeepers Samuel Alarcón and
Andre Moraes (Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil/Colegio Singular) combined for four saves in the draw.
The Knight Cap
- Milestone Moment: Freshman Manuel Pereyra (Puebla, Mexico/Maria Luisa Pacheco) netted his first career goal in the 7th minute.
- Playmaker: Sverre Orten (Orsta, Norway/Aalesund vgs) tallied his fourth assist of the season on the early strike.
- Even Battle: The 1–1 result keeps both programs among the PSAC West's top contenders.
- Home Fortress: Gannon remains unbeaten at McConnell Family Stadium (3-0-1).
- Shared Effort: Goalkeepers Samuel Alarcón and Andre Moraes (Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil/Colegio Singular) combined for four saves in the draw.
Up Next
The Golden Knights travel to D'Youville on Wednesday, October 15, with kickoff set for 2:00 p.m. in Buffalo, N.Y.
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