Box Score SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Mercyhurst men's soccer team upset #22 Slippery Rock at Slippery Rock University on Thursday by a score of 1-0. The Lakers remain undefeated in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), 3-0-0.
Sophomore
Fernando Martinez and senior
Alex Manea both totaled 4 shots apiece against the Rock, however it was Manea who scored the only goal of the match. At the 18:54 mark, junior
Matt Campana passed the ball over the Rock defensemen and Manea went one-on-one against Slippery Rock senior goalie Clayton Master. With fashion, Manea guessed right and scored the game-winning goal.
The Rock had a few opportunities but could not capitalize, hitting the cross bar in the first half and missing a wide open net from a corner kick in the second.
The Rock outshot the Lakers 12-11 and led 5-3 in corners.
Lakers' senior goaltender
Diego Gustin recorded the shutout and made three saves in improving his record to 4-3. Master (3-1-3) took the loss for the Rock and was credited with three saves.
Mercyhurst continues its road trip next Monday when it plays at West Virginia Wesleyan.