Men's soccer wins 2OT thriller against Mount Union

Men's soccer wins 2OT thriller against Mount Union

Muskingum freshman Chase Michael Hilliard notched the game-winning goal in the 102nd minute of double overtime to give the Muskies a thrilling 2-1 win against conference rival Mount Union. 

The Matchup

  • Records: Muskingum (4-11 overall, 1-5 OAC), Mount Union (7-6-1 overall, 2-4 OAC)
  • Location: New Concord, Ohio - at Muskie Field

The Game

  • Muskingum struck first in the 32nd minute on senior Logan Lazar's shot from 30 yards. The goal marked Lazar's first of the season.
  • Mount Union tied the game on a goal off of a free kick from Aaron Liezert in the 55th minute.
  • Hilliard chipped the ball over Mount Union's goalie Dylan Lias in the 102nd minute to propel the Muskies to their first OAC win of the season.
  • Mount Union ended the game with a 26-11 advantage in shots.
  • Junior Kyle Baker led the Muskies with three shots, including two on frame. Freshman Alex Furst also logged three shots.
  • Lazar and Hilliard added two shots and freshman Brock Lam accounted for one shot.

In the Net

  • Freshman Gabriel Kral played the entire game in frame and made two saves and allowed one goal.
  • Lias played the entire game in frame and made four saves.

Coming Up

  • The Fighting Muskies next travel to Ohio Northern on Saturday, October 24. The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.