Cavaliers edged in NCAA men's soccer opener
SELINGSGROVE, Pa.: The Cabrini College men's soccer team battled Susquehanna to a 1-1 tie after two overtimes, before the Crusaders prevailed with a 6-5 victory in penalty kicks.
The game was a defensive struggle throughout, as the teams remained scoreless through the first 75 minutes of action. With just over 15 minutes left in regulation, Susquehanna took a 1-0 lead on a goal from Sam Tanna. Cabrini would mount a final comeback attempt, and it paid off, as an own goal with exactly two minutes left would tie the score at 1-1, and send the game into overtime.
The two teams continued the even play through the extra sessions, with neither squad able to find the net in the two overtime periods. The game would then be decided in penalty kicks, with the host Crusaders emerging with the 6-5 advantage.
For the game, Susquehanna owned a 15-7 advantage in shots, but the Cavaliers held a 4-3 shot advantage in overtime. Cabrini goalie
RJ Pino finished with four saves, as well as two in the shootut.
Cabrini ends the season with an 11-7-4 overall record, while Susquehanna improves to 17-2-1, and will now face the University of Rochester in second round action on Sunday.