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SHIP U. Men’s Soccer drops road match at Lock Haven, 4-2

The Shippensburg University men’s soccer team lost 4-2 to Lock Haven on Wednesday in non-conference play at Hubert Jack Stadium.

Shippensburg (1-2-0) trailed early but took a 2-1 lead into halftime. Liam Heitmann and Nat Thompson each scored their first goals for the Raiders. Heitmann scored in the 4th minute, and Thompson scored off a pass from Nate Herb.

Lock Haven (2-2-1) outshot Shippensburg 5-1 on goal in the second half and scored three goals within 24 minutes. Danny Ogan tied the game in the 62nd minute after converting his own rebound from a penalty kick. Evan Jennings gave Lock Haven the lead with 17:30 remaining, and Javier Contreras Leon added a goal with 4:27 left.

Shippensburg held an 8-7 advantage in corner kicks. Goalkeepers Ryan Krumenacker (SU) and Ethan Beck (LHU) each recorded four saves.

Shippensburg will play next at Slippery Rock on Saturday at 1 p.m.

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