SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Per Kristian Lauvstad (Nesoya, Norway) and Mathias Asphjell (Oslo, Norway/lambertseter vgs) scored first-half goals as the No. 24 Gannon men's soccer team held on for a 2-1 PSAC victory over Slippery Rock on Wednesday afternoon at James Egli Field.
The Golden Knights improved to 8-1-2 overall and 4-0-1 in conference play, while Slippery Rock fell to 2-5-4 overall and 0-3-1 in league action.
Gannon struck early when Lauvstad found the back of the net at the 6:46 mark. Carter Sindlinger (Edinboro, Pa./General Mclane) and Rafa Hyde (São José dos Campos, Brazil/Objetivo Aquarius) combined to set up the goal and give the Golden Knights a 1-0 advantage.
Asphjell doubled the lead in the 35th minute, scoring his first collegiate goal at 34:38 after entering the match just over a minute earlier. The freshman from Oslo, Norway, made the most of his opportunity after seeing action in just four matches this season. Gannon carried the 2-0 advantage into halftime after outshooting Slippery Rock 8-5 in the opening 45 minutes.
Slippery Rock cut the deficit in half at 53:52 when Aashi Pandher scored off assists from Tom Roantree and Kaden Reynolds. The Golden Knights kept The Rock off the board the rest of the way to secure the 2-1 victory.
Ivan Capurro (Uruguay/Escola Ginebró) played all 90 minutes in goal for Gannon and made one save. The Golden Knights finished with a 14-9 advantage in shots, putting eight attempts on goal compared to two for Slippery Rock.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 2, Slippery Rock 1
Records: Gannon 8-1-2 (4-0-1), Slippery Rock 2-5-4 (0-3-1)
Location: James Egli Field | Slippery Rock, Pa.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Quick Start: Lauvstad opened the scoring just 6:46 into the match, finishing a chance created by Sindlinger and Hyde.
- First Collegiate Goal: Asphjell scored his first collegiate goal at the 34:38 mark after coming off the bench just over a minute earlier. The freshman had appeared in just four matches this season.
- Two First-Half Goals: Both of Gannon's goals came during the opening 35 minutes as the Golden Knights took a 2-0 lead into halftime.
- Sindlinger Sets One Up: Sindlinger picked up an assist on the opening goal after scoring his first collegiate goal in Gannon's 2-2 draw at West Chester on Saturday.
- Hyde Contributes: Hyde also recorded an assist on Lauvstad's opening goal.
- Capurro Goes 90: Capurro played the full match in goal, allowing one goal and recording one save.
- Gannon Creates Chances: The Golden Knights outshot Slippery Rock 14-9 and held an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal.
- Set-Piece Edge: Gannon finished with a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.
- Unbeaten in PSAC Play: The victory moved the Golden Knights to 4-0-1 in conference action.
UP NEXT
Gannon returns home on Saturday, Oct. 10, when the Golden Knights host Seton Hill in PSAC action at McConnell Family Stadium as part of Soctober Alumni Weekend. Senior Day festivities will begin at 3:45 p.m., with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m.
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