SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Shepherd University (1-0-1) handed Pitt-Johnstown (0-1-0) a 2-0 setback in men's soccer action at Pitt-Johnstown on Saturday.
The Rams took a 1-0 lead into halftime as junior midfielder
Asong Nkemanjong (Frederick, Md./Thomas Johnson/Howard) scored on a header off a throw-in from sophomore midfielder
Dylan Shepherd (Fallston, Md./Fallston) at the 19:30 mark.
Shepherd added a second half tally on an unassisted goal from graduate student midfielder
Ryan Fisher (Hurricane, W.Va./Hurricane/Marshall) at the 80:28 mark.
Freshman goalkeeper
Aidan Houck (Ellicott City, Md./Marriotts Ridge) recorded one save in a shutout effort for the Rams. PJ Derksen recorded five saves for the Mountain Cats.
Shepherd had a 15-6 advantage in shots with a 7-1 edge in shots on goal. Shepherd had a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks.
The Rams return to action on Wednesday when they host Chestnut Hill for a 3 p.m. match.