IRVINE, Calif. – A second-half penalty kick proved to be the difference on Wednesday as The College of Idaho men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to receiving votes Stanton (CA) at Great Park.
 
The Yotes battled the Elks through a scoreless first half despite being outshot 6-2 over the opening 45 minutes. Goalkeeper Fynn Gehring kept The College of Idaho even with a pair of saves before halftime.
 
Stanton broke through less than two minutes into the second half when Rémi De Carmejane converted a penalty kick in the 47th minute, providing the match's lone goal.
 
The Yotes generated several opportunities to find the equalizer. Evan Dickinson forced a save from Stanton goalkeeper Giovanny Jacon in the 62nd minute, while Jake Anderson tested the keeper again in the 84th minute. However, The College of Idaho was unable to break through against the Elks' defense.
 
Gehring finished with six saves in a strong performance between the posts, including four in the second half. Stanton held a 19-4 advantage in total shots and a 7-3 edge in shots on goal.
 
Greyson Pew, Anderson and Dickinson each recorded a shot on goal for the Yotes.
 
The College of Idaho concludes its California road trip Friday when the Yotes face Hope International University (Calif.). Kickoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. MT.