Galloway, NJ – Stockton University (2-3-2) scored on a penalty kick in the 81st minute to slip by Penn State-Abington (0-5-2) by a 1-0 final on Thursday night.
Ernst Louisius (Asbury Park/Neptune) potted the game winner.
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Stockton held a 9-2 advantage on shots in the first 45 minutes of play but could not find the back of the net in the scoreless first period. The Ospreys kept up the pressure squeezing off eight more attempts with five on net until the 80:24 mark.
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After a foul inside the box was called, Louisius made the penalty kick count and the Osprey defense held on for the one goal victory.
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Kyle Birmingham (Mt. Olive/Mt. Olive) started in net making four saves and earned his first career win and individual shutout.
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Stockton will travel to Aston, PA on Saturday to face Neumann University for their next tilt. Game time is scheduled for 1 pm
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