Schuylkill rallies past York, 5-4

Schuylkill Haven, PA

With their hopes of the PSUAC postseason on the line, Penn State Schuylkill closed out their home campaign with a dramatic 5-4 come from behind win over PSU York. Schuylkill scored early when Eric Nelson scored on a pass from Andrew Warford. York quickly answered tying the game at 1-1. York would score the next two goals to mount 3-1 lead as halftime approached. Senior Cole Schwalm, scored to bring the Lions within a goal at 3-2, but Schuylkill but would allow York to score in the closing minute of half, for the 4-2 halftime advantage. 

Early in the second half, John Toe and Schwalm would each scored knotting the game at 4-4. Schuylkill would finally take the lead when Schwlam was taken to the ground in the box, giving Schuylkill a penalty kick. Antonio Franco put the penalty kick past the York goalie for the 5-4 lead. Schuylkill's defense would make the score hold up, shutting out the visitor in the 2nd half.