Shippensburg men’s soccer wrapped up non-conference play with a 0–0 draw at California (Pa.) on Wednesday and a 4–2 home win over No. 18 Seton Hill on Saturday.

On Wednesday, the Raiders faced California in a scoreless game.

The Vulcan’s best opportunities appeared within the first half, with three shots on goal out of seven shots.

Junior Ryan Krumenacker played the entire game as goalkeeper for the Raiders, recording three saves. He made a crucial game-saving stop at minute 38, turning away a one-on-one chance after a quick breakaway that had split the Raiders’ defense.

The Raiders’ strongest scoring opportunities came from senior forward Ethan Paulukow. He led the team with two shots and collaborated with the front line on creating dangerous attacking chances that were well defended by the Vulcans.

On Saturday, the team was back at David See Field to face No.18 Seton Hill in an exciting matchup.

The Griffins’ attack quickly opened the scoring at the third minute with James Aubrey collecting the first goal of the game.

SU responded fast with a strong offense. Sophomore forward Anthony Weekley capitalized on a blocked pass, evaded his defender and placed a precise shot into the far corner of the goal.

In minute 17, sophomore defender Tanner Horvath assisted Weekley on his second goal, giving Shippensburg the lead.

At minute 54, sophomore defender Nate Herb scored a header off a corner kick from sophomore midfielder Kweizy Omondi, extending the lead to 3-1.

Seton Hill made things tense late when Julian Marker converted a penalty kick at minute 86 putting the Raiders’ lead under pressure.

Shippensburg responded immediately with sophomore midfielder Nat Thompson delivering an assist after eluding three Griffin defenders. Weekley was able to convert it into a goal, completing his first collegiate hat trick.

Redshirt junior Jack McCann played the entire game in goal for the Raiders, recording five saves.

After the game, Weekley and Herb shared what it felt like for the team to comeback and secure a win.

“Honestly it feels great as a team. Last year was rough starting out, so I think this year, going into conference play we are all very positive,” Weekley said.

“This was a big win for us. Hopefully we can get some wins in conference play and give us a shot to head in the playoffs this year,” Herb said.

Both players discussed their takeaways from the game and how they plan to build on them moving forward.

“I think we just have to stay true to what we do and we just keep doing it at the highest level we can,” Weekly said.

“I think that what we’re really carrying forward is the energy. We need the energy, we need to take this energy into the two days of practice that we have before our next game and into the game,” Herb said.

The team will be back in action on Wednesday for their first PSAC conference matchup at Shepherd at 3:30 pm, and they will face Millersville on Saturday at home at 4:30 pm.

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