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CALIFORNIA (Oct. 29) – Freshman Jon Murphy (Pittsburgh, Pa./Central Catholic) scored the game-winning goal in the 72nd minute on Saturday evening, as the No. 16 Vulcans closed out the regular season with a 1-0 victory over Shippensburg in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) action at the new Soccer Facility.

With the win, the California University of Pennsylvania men's soccer team improves to 11-2-4 this year behind a 6-2-1 mark in league play. The Vulcans enter the final day of the regular season with a one-point lead over Millersville for second place and hosting rights for the semifinals of the PSAC Tournament. With the loss, Shippensburg was eliminated from tournament contention and finish the year with a 9-5-2 mark.

After a scoreless first period, Murphy scored his third goal of the year and first career game-winning goal off assists from junior Ryan Grindle (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Hills) and freshman Tyler Woolum (Gahanna, Ohio/Gahanna Lincoln) at the 71:55-mark.

Redshirt senior goalkeeper Charlie Dagnal (Carnegie, Pa./Carlynton) posted his ninth shutout of the season and 19th career win after making two saves on Saturday. Shippensburg's Andrew Foran finished with four saves in the losing effort.

The Red Raiders held a 12-11 advantage in shot attempts and a 7-6 edge in corner kicks. The two teams committed a combined 28 fouls and were issued seven yellow cards.

The final pairings for the upcoming four-team PSAC Tournament will be solidified tomorrow, Oct. 30.