Penn State men’s soccer rallies to win Rob Dow's debut against Mercyhurst

The Penn State men's soccer team kicked off its season with a 3-2 victory over Mercyhurst on August 20, 2026, marking Rob Dow's debut as head coach. After falling behind 2-0, Penn State turned the tide with goals from Amadou Kone, Joe Sheridan, and a deflected effort by Etienne Reck. Mercyhurst's Joe Chinchilla received a red card, giving Penn State a man advantage that proved crucial. The team will face Missouri State in a road match on August 23 at 8 p.m. ET.

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