READING, Pa. — Penn College defeated Penn State Berks, 3-1, in a United East Conference men's soccer clash Tuesday evening. The Wildcats finished with a 26-5 shot advantage, including 16 attempts in the second half. The Wildcats moved to 5-3-3 overall and 2-0-0 UEC. Penn State Berks dropped to 2-7-2, 1-1-0 UEC.
How it happened: The Wildcats opened the scoring in the first half at 24:38 when
Scott Goldfeder converted on a penalty kick. Penn College generated four corner kicks and four shots over the opening 14:06 while the match remained scoreless before Goldfeder's opportunity.
Robert Antonini scored at 44:57 to send the Wildcats into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Miller Kahmar provided another insurance goal in the 72nd minute and the Wildcats nearly posted a shutout before the Nittany Lions broke through at the 89:06 mark for the 3-1 finish.
Inside the box: Goldfeder scored his third goal of the season and had his second successful PK of the year. Antonini and Kahmar both scored their first goals on the year. Josh Hudak and
Christian Bressler were credited with the assist to Kahmar.
Hunter Gabloff led Penn College with six shots while
Justin Crismale finished with one save as the Wildcats held the Nittany Lions to just five shots all game.
Up next: The Wildcats return to UPMC Field for Senior Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, when they host Lancaster Bible at 3:30 p.m.