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KO’d in PK’s

Zips lose after battling to 0-0 draw in penalty kicks.

GoZips.com Richie Laryea (6) works the ball as Sean Sepe (3) looks on

The University of Akron men’s soccer team saw it outstanding season end against the Stanford Cardinal Friday night. The Cardinal (17-2-3) defeated the Zips 8-7 in penalty kicks after the two teams battled to 0-0 double-overtime draw. The game was the second semi-final of the College Cup at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

This marks the second consecutive season Akron’s (18-3-3) season ended in a double-digit penalty kick shootout.