Gallery: (10-18-2025) 2025 Men's Soccer vs. West Chester
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – The Shippensburg University men's soccer team found a second-half equalizer from
Coy Rush (Carlisle, Pa./Carlisle) to earn a draw against West Chester, 1-1, in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division action Saturday at a sunny David See Field.
Shippensburg (3-5-3, 0-3-2 PSAC East) surrendered a first half tally from West Chester (5-4-2, 2-2-1) forward Luke Newman but rallied for a point thanks to Rush's strike in the 63rd minute.
The Golden Ram goal came 19th minutes in. A fortunate carom on a SU clearance attempt created the opening, and Macade Knoblauch laid off a pass to Newman making a late run into the box for a shot into the bottom right corner of the net.
Rush scored not long after coming on as a substitute midway through the second half. The SU winger raced past his mark on the right side and delivered a shot from an acute angle that took a slight deflection off a West Chester defender before bulging the back of the Golden Ram net.
The Raiders nearly found the go-ahead goal minutes later on a dangerous three-on-two counterattack, but a touch-heavy through ball left the chance begging.
Shippensburg dealt with some nervy moments in the back as the visitors searched for a winner, but SU keeper
Ryan Krumenacker was up to the task – finishing with four saves.
Both teams totaled three corner kicks, while the Golden Rams had a slight 5-to-2 advantage in shots on goal.
The Raiders return to action Wednesday at No. 13 Bloomsburg. Kick-off is set for 4 p.m.
