MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Penn College dropped a 3-0 decision to Penn State Harrisburg in the United East Men's Soccer Championship Saturday. The Wildcats wrapped up its season with the program's first trip to the UE finals and an 11-7-2 record.
How it happened: Harrisburg struck early when a controversial foul inside the box led to a successful penalty kick in the sixth minute. The Wildcats nearly netted the equalizer late in the half, but
Robert Antonini's attempt in the 41
st minute was cleared off the line by a defender.
After
Justin Crismale stopped a shot in the 68
th minute, the Lions scored two goals in the 75
th and 79
th minutes to build their lead to 3-0.
Inside the box: Harrisburg outshot Penn College, 13-5 (8-1 on-goal), while the Wildcats held a 5-4 advantage in corner kicks. Crismale finished with five saves.