ERIE, Pa. (Oct. 25) – Freshman Nathan Delgado (Lancaster, Pa./Conestoga Valley) scored his third goal of the season shortly after halftime, as the Vulcans recorded a 1-0 win at Gannon in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) play on Saturday night.

With the win, the California University of Pennsylvania men's soccer team improves to 5-9-1 overall and 4-5-0 in PSAC action with two games remaining in the regular season. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights fall to 5-9-1 this season behind a 4-5-1 mark in league play.

Cal U had a great scoring chance late in the first half when senior Kevin Helbig (Carnegie, Pa./Chartiers Valley) had his header hit the right post before being saved by Gannon goalkeeper Manuel Mangu. After a scoreless first half, Delgado struck for the only goal of the game just 11 seconds into the second half off an assist from fellow freshman Djordje Babic (Datteln, Germany/Comenius Gymnasium).

The Vulcans had multiple chances to break the game open. Sophomore Cory Kuzilla (Harborcreek, Pa./Harbor Creek) nearly added to the lead at the 60:25-mark after he redirected a crossing pass from point-blank range and was denied by Mangu. Kuzilla was again stopped by Mangu on a one-on-one eight minutes later.

Cal U survived two late second half scoring chances from Gannon senior Robbie Bennett. With goalkeeper Shane Donovan (Pipersville, Pa./Central Bucks) out of the goal, Bennett's shot attempt was headed out by a defender at the 81:30-mark and Bennett nearly forced overtime with less than a minute to play in regulation, when Donovan made a save on his header.

Donovan recorded two saves to earn his sixth career shutout. Mangu suffered the loss while making four saves in all 90 minutes.

Gannon finished the game with a slight 8-7 advantage in shots after managing only one shot in the first half, while Cal U posted a 3-2 edge in corner kicks.

The Vulcans return to action on Friday, Oct. 31, they travel to West Chester at 2:30 p.m.