SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University men's soccer team lost a narrow 1-0 decision in non-conference competition to Lake Erie College Sunday afternoon at James Egli Field.
 
The deciding play of the game occurred in the 60th minute when what appeared to be a solid defensive stop by Slippery Rock (0-2) was called a penalty and resulted in a penalty kick for Lake Erie (2-0). Andrew Bucur was able to place his attempt past Rock goalkeeper Jonathan Sharp to give the Storm the one-goal advantage.
 
Slippery Rock was unable to produce the game-tying goal over the final 30 minutes; The Rock's lone corner attempt over that time span was successfully defended by Lake Erie and a Mike Pcholinsky shot in the 85th minute was blocked as the Storm managed to hold off SRU for the win.
 
Pcholinsky was responsible for both of The Rock's shots on the day. Sharp played all 90 minutes, making three saves in the defeat.
 
For the game, Slippery Rock held a 4-2 advantage over Lake Erie in corner kicks while the Storm held a 4-0 edge over Slippery Rock in shots on goal. Both of The Rock's losses this season have been close 1-0 defeats.
 
Slippery Rock opens Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference play at Shippensburg University 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in what will be the first of three straight road matches for The Rock. Following its game against Shippensburg, SRU will play at California (Pa.) (Sept. 13) and Millersville University (Sept. 17) before returning home for three consecutive games.