SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. -- With the game tied at 1-1, a penalty kick goal from Colby Raymond proved to be the difference, as the East Stroudsburg University men's soccer team picked up a 2-1 victory over Shippensburg at David See Field on Wednesday night.

ESU improves to 6-6-2, 4-3-2 with the win, while Shippensburg falls to 4-8-3, 2-8-0 with the loss.

Alex Andersen recorded his first career goal, with Colby Raymond setting the freshman up.

After ESU attempted to clear a possession and the ball ended up in the net for an own goal, Raymond was able to deliver a penalty kick goal for the game winner during the 79th minute of play.

Notables

• With the win, ESU was able to stay within distance of Millersville and Bloomsburg of the final spot in the PSAC Tournament. The Warriors trail the two teams by just a single point with three games left.
• ESU led 14-11 on shots. Shippensburg held a 7-5 advantage on shots on goal.
• Raymond Fortebuono registered six saves in the win.
• ESU led 3-1 in corner kicks.
• Eight yellow cards were assessed, with both teams charged with four.
• Raymond now has 21 points on the season with six goals and nine assists.
• An offsides call early in the second half took away a goal from Bradley Turocy.
• Raymond registered three of five shots on goal for ESU.

How it Happened

• 68:21 | Raymond, who entered the game ranked 10th nationally in total assists, took a shot on net, as Andersen gathered the rebound and fired a shot into an open net.
• 71:34 | A Warrior midfielder attempted to lift a cross above the net, but unfortunately, the deflection would find the back of the net for an own goal.
• 78:13 | Raymond was able to capitalize on a penalty kick, finding the top left corner with the Raider goalkeeper diving to his right.