Behrend soccer teams open conference play with wins over La Roche

A Penn State Behrend soccer player dribbles the ball past an opponent.

The Penn State Behrend soccer teams opened Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference play with wins over La Roche on Sept. 28. The men won by a score of 3-0. The women won, 4-1.

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ERIE, Pa. — The Penn State Behrend soccer teams opened Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference play with wins over La Roche on Sept. 28. The men won by a score of 3-0. The women won, 4-1.

Behrend’s volleyball team also was in action last week. Here are the scores and highlights:

Men’s soccer

Penn State Behrend 3, La Roche 0

Penn State Behrend 2, Houghton 1

Andrew Cassano, a senior from Bethel Park, scored the game-winner against Houghton, hitting the net in the 68th minute. He scored again against La Roche.

Women’s soccer

Penn State Behrend 2, Capital 1

Penn State Behrend 4, La Roche 1

Case Western 2, Penn State Behrend 1

Audra Kuzma, a senior from Center, scored on a header against Case Western, which is ranked No. 13 in the nation. Trinity Prestash, a senior form Philipsburg, scored twice against La Roche.

Women’s volleyball

Fredonia 3, Penn State Behrend 1

Penn State Behrend 3, Houghton 0

Thiel 3, Penn State Behrend 0

Sara Nobach, a junior from Athens, Michigan, had a team-high 20 digs against Thiel. Brynne Smith, a freshman from Butler, added 23 assists, five aces and nine digs.

Scores, updates and video links for Penn State Behrend athletics are posted at psblions.com.

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