LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) scored his team-leading 14th goal of the season as the Gannon men's soccer team closed the regular season with a 4-1 setback against Lock Haven on Thursday afternoon at Hubert Jack Stadium.
The Golden Knights finish the regular season at 11-3-3 overall and 7-2-1 in PSAC play after already securing the PSAC West regular-season championship and No. 1 seed in the conference tournament.
Lock Haven struck first in the sixth minute when Austen Veach scored at 5:27 to give the Bald Eagles an early advantage.
Gannon answered midway through the opening half. David Ivascu (Vaughan, Ontario/St. Elizabeth Catholic) set up Hyde at 24:20, with the Golden Knights' leading scorer finishing the opportunity to tie the match at 1-1. The goal was Hyde's 14th of the season.
The score remained even through halftime before Lock Haven took control in the second half. Kade Black restored the Bald Eagles' lead at 51:46 before Patricio Zapata extended it to 3-1 in the 67th minute.
Veach added his second goal of the afternoon at 78:37 to complete the scoring.
Lock Haven finished with a 16-6 advantage in shots and put 12 attempts on goal. Ivan Capurro (Uruguay/Escola Ginebró) made eight saves for the Golden Knights, including four in each half.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Lock Haven 4, Gannon 1
Gannon Record: 11-3-3 overall, 7-2-1 PSAC
Location: Hubert Jack Stadium | Lock Haven, Pa.
Attendance: 202
Shots: Lock Haven 16, Gannon 6
Shots on Goal: Lock Haven 12, Gannon 3
Corner Kicks: Gannon 4, Lock Haven 4
THE KNIGHT CAP
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Hyde Reaches 14: Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) scored Gannon's lone goal in the 25th minute, increasing his team-leading total to 14 this season.
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Ivascu Provides the Assist: David Ivascu (Vaughan, Ontario/St. Elizabeth Catholic) picked up the assist on Hyde's first-half equalizer.
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Even at the Break: Gannon responded to Lock Haven's early goal and entered halftime tied 1-1.
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Second-Half Swing: Lock Haven scored three unanswered goals after halftime to pull away.
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Capurro Makes Eight Saves: Ivan Capurro (Uruguay/Escola Ginebró) stopped eight of Lock Haven's 12 shots on goal.
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Three on Target: Hyde, Evan Beglin (Johnstown, Pa./Richland) and Carter Sindlinger (Edinboro, Pa./General Mclane) each recorded a shot on goal for the Golden Knights.
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Regular Season Complete: Gannon concludes the regular season at 11-3-3 after securing the PSAC West regular-season title and No. 1 seed.
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Postseason at McConnell: The Golden Knights will begin postseason play at home as the top seed in the PSAC West.
UP NEXT
Gannon opens the PSAC Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 1, when the Golden Knights host Shepherd at McConnell Family Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
This story was written using the support of AI.
