ALFRED, N.Y. – .Alfred University scored the equalizer with eight minutes left and converted a penalty kick five minutes into the second overtime to take a 3-2 win over Houghton in men's soccer action Saturday.
Alfred had gained an early lead with a goal in the 27th minute, before Houghton scored twice in the early stages of the second half to go up 2-1.
GAME VITALS
Score: Alfred 3 | Houghton 2 (2OT)
Records: Houghton: 5-8-1; 1-4 E8 | Alfred: 4-7-1; 3-1-1
Venue: Yunevich Stadium, Alfred, N.Y.
SCORING SUMMARY
AU - 26:21 - Seamus Doyle; Unassisted
HC - 47:54 -
Julius Klohr; Unassisted
HC - 52:53 -
Ben Munkittrick; Assisted by
Noah Ewing
AU - 82:00 - Miguel Reyes; Unassisted
AU - 105:25 - Miguel Reyes; Penalty Kick
ADDITIONAL STATS
>> Alfred had an 18-17 edge in total shots; Houghton led in shots on goal, 11-8
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Caleb Loew made fives stops in net
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Ben DiCrasto and
Ben Munkittrick led the team with three shots each
>> Munkittrick has scored in back-to-back games
UP NEXT
The Highlanders are back in Alfred on Thursday, October 19 for a non-conference matchup with Alfred State.