WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - Despite holding advantages in all major statistical categories, Penn State Harrisburg's men's soccer team was forced to settle for a draw with Wilkes in a 1-1 stalemate on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 4. 

After almost 60 scoreless minutes, the Lions (2-0-1) eventually struck first when the Colonels committed a foul in the box which gave the away team a free penalty shot from close range. Penn State Harrisburg called on senior Jaden Longdon to take the kick and he didn't disappoint which put the Blue & White in the lead. 

Five minutes later, Wilkes (2-2) had a penalty kick of their own, but Penn State Harrisburg's goalkeeper, Hossam Aly, protected the net and kept the advantage in favor of the Lions. The Blue & White had seven shots attempts that they were unable to convert before Wilkes tied it up in the 80th minute with a laser to high right by Herbert Ramirez. 

The last 10 minutes of the match went scoreless and without any shots on goal by either squad. 

NOTABLES 

- Penn State Harrisburg held wide margins in both total shots (16-4) and shots on goal (8-3).

- The Lions finished with seven corners, while Wilkes managed five. 

- Longdon's marker was the fifth of his career. 

- Dillon Gough got off a team-high four shots, with one coming on frame. 

- Aly had two saves in 90 minutes of play, one of which was a crucial stop on a penalty kick.

WHO'S NEXT? 

The Lions are set to travel to non-conference opponent Lebanon Valley on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7. 

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