SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Shepherd University (3-6-2) dropped a 2-1 decision to Slippery Rock (3-3-3) in men's soccer action at  Slippery Rock on Saturday.

The Rock took a 1-0 lead into the break when Arturo Pla Hernandis scored at the 10:26 mark on assists from Jack Smith and Aitor Jorde at the 10:26 mark.

Shepherd tied the game at the 71:38 mark when junior midfielder Asong Nkemanjong (Frederick, Md./Thomas Johnson/Howard) scored off assists from sophomore midfielder Dylan Shepherd (Fallston, Md./Fallston) and senior forward Andrew West (Annandale, Va./Carlisle (Pa.)).

Aaron Finney scored the game-winner on a feed from Ryan Hanes at the 83:25 mark.

Freshman goalkeeper Aidan Houck (Ellicott City, Md./Marriotts Ridge) did not record a save for the Rams. Adam Davies recorded three saves for Slippery Rock.

Shots were even at nine apiece with Shepherd holding a 4-2 edge in shots on goal. The Rams had a 6-4 edge in corner kicks.

The Rams return to action on Saturday when they host East Stroudsburg for a 3 p.m. contest.