kubik at rock 2012

Men's Soccer Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director

Men's Soccer falls at No. 17 Rock, 2-0

Box Score

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (Oct. 7) – The California University of Pennsylvania men's soccer team was shutout for the first time in a month on Monday night, dropping a 2-0 contest at No. 17 Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) action.

With the loss, the Vulcans fall to 4-5-1 overall with a 1-1-1 mark in league play. The Vulcans entered the game having scored 15 goals in their last seven games. Meanwhile, The Rock extends their winning streak to four games and improves to 7-1-1 this season with a 2-1 record in conference action.

Slippery Rock took a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute when junior Stephen Donnelly scored on a mid-air shot attempt following a header into the box. Shortly after halftime, Donnelly added his second goal of the game off a corner kick at the 48:39-mark. The Vulcans prevented another goal-scoring opportunity on a header with a team save along the goal line in the 66th minute.

Junior goalkeeper Mitch Mack (Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep) finished with four saves on Monday night. Cal U attempted eight shots in each half and finished with a 16-15 advantage, while both teams posted three corner kicks.

The Vulcans return to action with a pair of road games this weekend, beginning Friday, Oct. 11, at Lock Haven at 7:30 p.m.

Note:
The game was delayed for 15 minutes with one minute remaining due to an injury on a collision in the goalkeeper box

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