STATE COLLEGE, Pa.– Stetson men's soccer dropped its season opener Thursday night, falling 2-0 to Penn State at Jeffrey Field.

The Nittany Lions pressed the Hatters throughout the match, finishing with a 17-4 advantage in total shots and placing seven attempts on target. Stetson was unable to register a shot on goal.

Penn State struck once in each half to secure the victory. Graduate goalkeeper Nicolo Radaelli kept the Hatters within reach, collecting five saves in his first start of the season.

Stetson will return to action on Sunday, August 24, traveling to Charlottesville for a 7 p.m. kickoff against Virginia.

About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.