WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Penn College earned it's first victory of the season in a nonconference men's soccer match Tuesday evening at UPMC Field, defeating Albright College, 1-0.  The Wildcats improved to 1-3-1, while the Lions dropped to 1-3.

How it happened: The first half was a back and forth stalemate as both squads struggled to get going offensively with each team recording one shot on goal.  The Wildcats got close with two corner kicks but went into halftime with a score of 0-0.  Penn College picked up the offensive attack in the second half putting a lot of pressure on the Lions' defense.  The Wildcats scored the lone goal in the 59th minute when Cooper Smith made a great shot on goal which was deflected by the Lion's goalie and Dylan Dailey was there to punch the rebound in the back of the net. Albright continued to fight back but the Wildcat's tough defense kept them out of the net to secure the victory.  

Head Coach Tyler Mensch added after the win, "Our guys deserved this tonight.  Our energy and work rate in the second half really sparked us and paid dividends as we were able to crash the net and get a gritty goal off a rebound.  This was a great confidence builder before we head to Lancaster Bible College for our United East opener."  

Inside the box: Albright outshot Penn College 7-6 (6-3 on-goal), and held an 5-3 edge in corner kicks.

Cole Catherman turned away six shots in goal for Penn College.

Up next: Penn College returns to action Saturday, 3:30 p.m.,opening up United East play at Lancaster Bible College.