<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0MxkIg_0viS6bfs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0MxkIg_0viS6bfs00" width="1763" height="1175" ><figcaption>Midfielder Freddie Bell (10) steals the ball during the Penn State men’s soccer game against Michigan State at Jeffrey Field on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in University Park, Pa. Penn State beat Michigan State 2-1. Megan Miller</figcaption></figure>Penn State men's soccer tried to extend its win streak against St. John’s on Tuesday night, away from the Jeffrey Field faithful.The Nittany Lions were able to secure the victory by a score of 2-1, despite being down 1-0 earlier on in the match, off of a late goal by Michael Hewes.The game started out rough for the blue and white, but as the game went on, the squad got more comfortable.Both teams were going back and forth, but Fredrick Grundin stopped the first shot of the game.Coach Jeff Cook optioned to start Grundin in the cage tonight after mentioning previously that he was going to stick with other netminder Andrew Cooke as the starter.Grundin handled the pressure well throughout the match. It also helped that the Red Storm missed some of its shots wide of the goal.The red and white were the first to capitalize on one of its opportunities. Tyler Morck sent a laser beam past Grundin for the first goal of the game, his second goal of the season, moving him into a three-way tie for second on the team.The first half was similar to how Penn State played in its past contests as it heavily relied on its defense.Since the blue and white didn’t garner a shot in the first half, they were not allowing their defense and goaltending any time to breathe.St. John’s came prepared in the first half of its battle with the Nittany Lions. The Red Storm were the only team that created any sort of pressure and were very aggressive on offense, swarming the ball anytime a member of the blue and white had possesion.The second half started the same way that the first half began. The Nittany Lions struggled and didn’t look comfortable.St.Johns continued to put pressure on the Penn State defense, as the Nittany Lions were outshot 9-0 with 36 minutes left in the game.After the Red Storm sent a rocket over the crossbar, the blue and white decided to take its first shot of the game around the 56-minute mark of the game, and the offensive unit got its first shot on goal, 58 minutes into the game.As the second half went on, the Nittany Lions picked up the pressure. They had possession of the ball but the Red Storm defense was too overpowering.Cook talked about wanting to shorten the gap in the corners between Penn State and its opponent. While the gap was shortened against St. John’s, Cook’s squad had no corner kicks in the match up until 15 minutes were left in the game.Then, to equalize, captain Matthew Henderson tied the knot off of a shot that slipped right by St. John’s goalkeeper Alec McLachlan.Penn State’s squad flipped the script after looking like it was down and out as Michael Hewes gave the team the lead late in the game.Despite getting outplayed, Penn State earned its second win in a row and first win on the road against St.John’s.Penn State will continue its road trip for its next matchup against Maryland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct 1.MORE SOCCER CONTENT</div></body>

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Men's soccer scores back-to-back goals late in second half in victory over St. John's

Penn State men's soccer tried to extend its win streak against St. John’s on Tuesday night, away from the Jeffrey Field faithful. The Nittany Lions were able to secure the victory by a score of 2-1, despite being down 1-0 earlier on in the match, off of a late goal by Michael Hewes.