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MEADVILLE, Pa. - After an opening weekend that saw the defense take center stage, the offense for the Allegheny men's soccer team was the shining star on Tuesday night, en route to a 5-2 win over Grove City. The win was the 100th career victory for head coach Angelo Panzetta, who is in his 11th season at the helm.

The Gators (3-0-0) came out of the locker room firing on all cylinders, scoring two goals in the first 14 minutes of play.

The first goal came off the foot of sophomore Andrew Miller, who put home a loose ball in front of the net during the fourth minute of action. The second goal came just minutes later, as junior David DelGreco put home his first goal of the season off a nice feed in front by freshman Cameron Olson.

However, the half was still young and Grove City would roll over that easy. The Wolverines came roaring back, netting two goals to tie the game in the final six minutes of the half. The goal by Zach Jurgens, during the 40th minute, was the first goal allowed this season by sophomore goalkeeper John Lichina.

"This was a game of two totally different halves," said head coach Angelo Panzetta. "We just couldn't get in a good rhythm in the first half, and you have to give a lot of credit to Grove City for that."

Coming out of the locker rooms at half, Allegheny had the look of a team on a mission. They once again came out of the gates screaming, putting another pair of goals in the Grove City net within the first 13 minutes of the half. Then during the 79th minute, the Gators slammed the door shut on the Wolverines as junior Andrew Zimmer put home a beautiful ball from sophomore Paul Teufel to give Allegheny a 5-2 victory.

"We got our legs under us in the second half and we got our touch back, started combining well and finishing our opportunities," explained Panzetta.

For Panzetta the win was the 100th of his career, all of which have come in his 11 years at Allegheny. "I knew we were getting close," said Panzettta, "and I'm very proud of this accomplishment."

"I want to thank all of my current and former players, assistant coaches, and managers, because I couldn't have done it without all of them," explained Panzetta. "I know how hard it is to win in the NCAC, and i'm proud and honored to get to 100."