Notre Dame of Maryland University men’s soccer ended its 2026 season with a 3-1 loss to defending champion Penn State Harrisburg in the United East Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Oct. 31 in Middletown, Pa. Penn State Harrisburg advanced, while Notre Dame (Md.) finished with a 5-7-2 overall record and a 4-4 conference record.
Penn State Harrisburg built a 2-0 lead after scoring in the ninth and 16th minutes. Mason Quinton scored the first goal, and Josiah Shamberger added the second with an assist from Quinton.
Athanasios Ziliaskopoulos scored to bring Notre Dame (Md.) within one goal, marking his 10th goal of the season. Arnaud Gerin assisted on the goal, making the score 2-1.
Notre Dame (Md.) remained within striking distance in the second half, but Penn State Harrisburg scored with less than two minutes remaining to secure the victory. Ariel Garcia scored the goal, with Djibril Fall recording the assist.
Penn State Harrisburg finished with a 17-13 advantage in shots and held a 9-8 edge in shots on target. David Von Mentlen made six saves for Notre Dame (Md.).
MSB Analysis
Notre Dame of Maryland University men’s soccer received a goal from Athanasios Ziliaskopoulos and an assist from Arnaud Gerin, but Penn State Harrisburg’s early two-goal advantage proved decisive. The Gators closed the season with a 5-7-2 record and a 4-4 mark in United East Conference play.
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