OCTOBER 23, 2012

KING'S MEN'S SOCCER FALLS TO SUSQUEHANNA

SELINSGROVE -- Andrew Murphy scored a pair of goals as the Susquehanna University men's soccer team posted a 3-0 victory over visiting King's College Tuesday night in Selinsgrove.

With the win, Susquehanna improved to 14-2 on the year while the Monarchs slipped to 10-5-1.

The Crusaders built a 1-0 lead 23:23 into the contest when John Arnold scored off an assist from David Trank. Susquehanna took a 2-0 lead into the half-time break when Andrew Murphy knocked in a cross from Daniel Sosa at the 32:30 mark.

With just 3:31 remaining in the game, Susquehanna added an insirance goal when a Crusader shot hit the post and caromed to Murphy, who redirected the rebound into the net.

Susquehanna oiutshot King's 17-8 and owned an 8-3 advantage in corner kicks. Monarch goalie Mark Labbadia posted three saves

The Monarchs will prepare for next week's Freedom Conference Tournament when King's closes out the regular-season on Saturday when the Monarchs host cross-town rival Wilkes University at 7:00 p.m. at McCarthy Stadium in the Betzler Athletic Complex.