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Allegheny College men’s soccer action vs. Nazareth, Sept. 1, 2023. Photo by Ed Mailliard
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Allegheny ALL (3-7-0, 2-2-0)
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Winner Geneva GEN (7-4-1, 4-0-0)
Allegheny ALL
(3-7-0, 2-2-0)
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Geneva GEN
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Allegheny ALL 1 1 2
Geneva GEN 3 1 4

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Kubik-Pauw Scores First Career Goal in 4-2 Loss at Geneva

BEAVER FALLS, Pa. -- The Allegheny College men's soccer team suffered a 4-2 setback on the road on Wednesday night, as the Gators fell to Geneva College at Reeves Field.

Geneva (7-4-1, 4-0-0 PAC) retained its position atop the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) standings with its fourth consecutive win. However, Allegheny (3-7-0, 2-2-0 PAC) snapped the Golden Tornadoes' three-game shutout streak despite the losing effort.

The Golden Tornado offense had the upper hand for much of the evening, forcing Caleb Kendra (Beaver Falls, Pa./Riverside) into a busy 90 minutes in his hometown. Kendra tied a season-high with eight saves, which kept the Gators within striking distance.

Allegheny's first goal was a long one. After a foul called against Geneva on an attempted slide tackle, Jacob Kubik-Pauw (Hanover, N.H./Hanover) lined up for the free kick from about 37 yards out. Geneva's keeper, Evan Shale, anticipated a play from one of the many Gators in the box and took a few steps off his line, but Kubik-Pauw sailed the ball over his head on the set piece.

In the 58th minute, Allegheny trimmed a 3-1 deficit to a single goal. A handball resulted in a penalty kick, and the first attempt taken by Gunnar Brettell (Steubenville, Ohio/Indian Creek) was saved. Another whistle immediately halted play, and the referee signaled for a re-kick. Brettell rifled his second-chance shot into the upper-right corner to make it a one-goal difference.

While the Gators frantically searched for an equalizer, the Golden Tornadoes received an insurance goal in the 88th minute.

Inside the Box Score
  • Allegheny recorded eight shots, four in each half, with six on goal.
  • Geneva finished with twice as many shots on goal.
  • The Gators did not earn a corner kick, while the Golden Tornadoes took four.
  • Kendra made seven of his eight saves in the first half for the Gators.
  • Shale needed four stops to secure the win for Geneva.
  • Allegheny received one goal from Brettell, who took a team-high four shots, and one from Kubik-Pauw.
  • Four different players scored for Geneva.

Inside the Box Score
  • Allegheny is 1-1-1 in its last three meetings with Geneva.
  • The Gators have scored multiple goals in back-to-back games for the first time this season.
  • Allegheny's offense has scored multiple goals in three of its last four games.
  • Kubik-Pauw netted his first collegiate goal on Wednesday.
  • Brettell has logged at least one point in consecutive games.
  • First-year defender Jose Cifuentes (Guatemala City, Guatemala/Kiski Prep (Pa.)) made his first career start against Geneva.

Up Next
On Saturday, October 7, the Gators will host Waynesburg University on Senior Day at the Robertson Athletic Complex. The opening kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

 
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