Behrend Nets Four En Route To First Victory

Behrend Nets Four En Route To First Victory

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – The Penn State Behrend men's soccer team scored a 4-0 victory against Muskingum at the Franciscan Classic Friday night.

Final Score: Penn State Behrend 4, Muskingum 0
Records: Penn State Behrend (1-1-1), Muskingum (0-3)

Key Moments:

* Senior Johnathan Swann (Allison Park, PA/North Allegheny) tallied a multi-goal contest for the Lions
* Swann began the scoring in the 28th minute of the first half and then connected again in the 53rd minute off a pass from Blake Cooper (Murrysville, PA/Franklin Regional)
* Zak Schwarzel (South Park, PA/South Park) notched his first score of the season two minutes before the end of the first frame
* Freshman Lucas Pittman (Plum, PA/Plum) connected on an assist to Cole Thomas (Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin) to cap off the victory Friday night
* This marks the first collegiate point for Pittman
* Behrend's defense held the Fighting Muskies to only three shots, one of which was saved by goalkeeper Sam York (Akron, OH/Revere)
* The Lions outshot Muskingum, 35-3
* Fighting Muskies goalkeeper Caden Groff recorded 12 saves

Up Next:

* Behrend will take on the host of the tournament Franciscan tomorrow beginning at 7:00 p.m.