AKRON, Oh. - The Robert Morris University men's soccer team dropped its Friday evening matchup against the Akron Zips, 3-0. 

The loss drops the Colonials to 0-3 on the season. 

RMU keeper Grant Glorioso was tested a number of times in goal for Robert Morris in the first, turning aside four first half shots including a pair in quick succession from Wan Kurzi Wan Kamal and Jason Shokalook with time winding down to keep the game scoreless. 

RMU earned its best look in the opening half off a corner in the 19', however Gal Ben Dayan's service was cleared away by the Akron backline. 

The Zips managed to break through in the second when Johnny Fitzgerald finished off a service into the box with a low shot, making it 1-0 Akron early into the new half. 

Though Glorioso managed five saves on the night, two more goals from the Zips before the 90' helped them lock up the win 3-0 in Akron. 

SCORING PLAYS 

52' - Fitzgerald, Assist: Kingsford 

74' - Jackson, Assist: Wan Kamal 

89' - Scott

QUICK HITS

Glorioso made five saves, most since 2/4/21 vs. Oakland

QUOTABLES

"I was really proud of the team's effort tonight. Akron is a really good team that is very well coached, and they ask a lot of their opponent. We will learn from this experience and continue to grow.  Now, we must recover and turn our focus to the Horizon League opener against last years' regular season champion." - Head Coach Jason O'Keefe

NEXT UP

The Colonials kick off their Horizon League season Saturday when they head to Highland Heights for a showdown with Northern Kentucky at 7:00 p.m.