After freshman forward Jacen Russell-Rowe was taken down in the box by Penn State defender Brandon Hackenberg, Maryland men’s soccer had its chance to equalize in the 18th minute after conceding a goal early in the match.
Brayan Padilla stood in the penalty area and stared down Penn State goalkeeper Kris Shakes before striking the ball past the left post and wide of the cage. Padilla had spoiled the golden opportunity and sunk his head in his hands in disappointment as the Terps remained down one on the scoreboard.
The miss would prove costly, as the Nittany Lions applied more pressure in Maryland’s defensive third and put in two more goals past goalie Jamie Lowell in the first half.