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SHIP U. Men’s Soccer frustrated by West Chester, 2-0

The Shippensburg University men’s soccer team lost 2-0 to West Chester on Saturday at David See Field.

Shippensburg moved to 1-1-2 overall and 1-1 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division. West Chester improved to 1-1-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

Peter Tichy scored both goals for West Chester, with one in each half. Luka Bentsen and Joshua Rick recorded assists.

Shippensburg goalkeeper Ryan Krumenacker made a season-high seven saves, including five in the second half. West Chester goalkeeper Jaden Howard recorded four saves for his team’s second shutout of the season.

Mathieu Barbirati led Shippensburg with two shots on goal. Nate Herb recorded one shot on goal.

West Chester finished with 18 shots and eight corner kicks. The Golden Rams recorded 12 shots and seven corner kicks in the second half.

Shippensburg received four yellow cards, while West Chester received one.

The Raiders will play at Shepherd on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

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