MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Senior
Nick Wilke (Mercerville, N.J./Notre Dame) stopped six shots to ensure his fourth shutout of the season and the 13
th of his career, as he led the Lycoming College men's soccer team in a 0-0 tie with Penn State Harrisburg on Wednesday night, Sept. 20, at the Penn State Harrisburg Turf Field.
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Wilke notched six saves, including four in the second half, as he moved into a tie with David Bald (2006-09) for sixth in career shutouts. The six saves were one shy of his season-high, as Penn State Harrisburg (2-3-3 overall) was on target with six of their nine shots.
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The Warriors (3-2-3 overall) fired eight shots in the game, forcing Marcus Godley to finish with five saves. The Warriors held an 8-4 advantage in corner kicks and were whistled six times for fouls while the Nittany Lions were whistled 12.
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The game was Lycoming's third 0-0 tie of the season and the the defense's fifth clean sheet this year.
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The Warriors are back in action on Saturday, Sept. 23, when they host Goucher College in the Landmark Conference opener at 1 p.m. at UPMC Field.
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