Penn State news by
Penn State's student blog

Topics

More

Men’s Soccer Bested by West Virginia in Third Straight Loss

The Penn State men’s soccer team (10-3-1, 4-2-0 B1G) suffered its third consecutive loss last night, this time at the hands of the West Virginia Mountaineers, 2-1.

The Nittany Lions struggled to muster any real scoring threats on the night, as the team only totaled three shots on goal. The game was quite close throughout the first half, during which Penn State out-shot West Virginia 8-6. Then, Penn State forward Connor Maloney opened up the scoring in the second half with a 48th-minute blast from 18 yards out to put the Nittany Lions up 1-0. The goal was Maloney’s ninth on the year, tops in the conference.

Penn State’s lead would not last long, however, as West Virginia’s Andy Bevin connected on a long cross to tie the game up at one apiece in the 61st minute. Bevin struck again for the Mountaineers, this time in the 69th minute off of a penalty kick after being fouled by Penn State’s Mike Robinson in the box. That gave West Virginia the 2-1 lead that it would not surrender.

Brandon Savino came close to tying the game with a header in the 70th minute, but the attempt was blocked by Mountaineer defenders. As the game continued, hope dwindled as the Nittany Lions struggled to generate any threatening offensive pressure in the waning minutes. Forward Mikey Minutillo had a chance to be the hero and net the tying goal, but his shot was saved by West Virginia goalkeeper Lee Johnston in the 85th minute for his second save on the evening, thus ending any Penn State comeback attempt.

The Nittany Lions will try to end this bad run Sunday on Senior Day against the Wisconsin Badgers at 2 p.m. The game will air on Big Ten Network.

Your ad blocker is on.

Please choose an option below.

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter:
OR
Support quality journalism:
Purchase a Subscription!

About the Author

David Abruzzese

David is a senior from Rochester, NY, nestled right in beautiful Western New York. He is majoring in Broadcast Journalism, and as an avid sports fan, he passionately supports the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. He is the first Penn Stater from his family, and couldn’t be prouder to represent Penn State University. In his free time, he likes to alpine ski, and play golf. You can follow him on Twitter @abruz11, and can contact him via email at [email protected].

[Photo Story] Penn State Football’s 2024 Pro Day

Our photographers were at Holuba Hall to capture the 2024 Pro Day events.

Report: Penn State Hoops Forward Favour Aire Enters Transfer Portal

Aire spent 50 minutes on the court in his lone season with the Nittany Lions.

Report: Former Penn State Hoops Guard Kanye Clary Enters Transfer Portal

Clary left Penn State earlier in the season based on a “coach’s decision.”

Follow on Another Platform
113kFollowers
164kFollowers
59.4kFollowers
4,570Subscribers
Other posts by David

So Long, And Goodnight: David Abruzzese’s Senior Column

It’s been a hell of a ride, folks. Senior staffer David Abruzzese rides off into the sunset with his senior column.

Saquon Barkley Mum On NFL Future; Relishes Fiesta Bowl Opportunity

DOTD: Nittany Lion Catches Pass At Fiesta Bowl