HAMBURG, N.Y. – The Hilbert College men's soccer team battled through a tough test Saturday afternoon at Hawk Field, ultimately falling 4-1 to visiting Penn State Behrend in an Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference matchup.
Penn State Behrend struck early, opening the scoring just 4:25 into the match. The Lions doubled their advantage in the 30th minute on the first of three goals, taking a 2-0 lead into halftime.
Hilbert generated its best chances midway through the opening half. Hamso Dagane and Gavin Cline each forced saves from the Penn State Behrend goalkeeper during a flurry of opportunities in the 15th minute.
The Lions extended their lead early in the second half in the 50th minute to make it 3-0. Despite the deficit, the Hawks continued to push forward and were rewarded in the 80th minute. Cam Murdie delivered a pass to Dagane, who finished the chance for Hilbert's lone goal of the afternoon, cutting the deficit to 3-1.
Penn State Behrend answered with another goal in the 87th minute to complete the 4-1 final score.
Dagane led the Hawks offensively with three shots, including two on target and his team-leading goal. Cline added two shots, while Murdie recorded the assist. Goalkeeper Colten Wolowski played all 90 minutes and made five saves.
Up Next
The Hawks will look to close out the regular season in their next conference contest on the road against Pitt- Bradford on Tuesday, Oct 27 @7pm.
