SHAWNEE, OK: The Texas Wesleyan University men's soccer team (8-4-1, 2-2-1 SAC) suffered a tough 1-0 loss in doubleovertime at St. Gregory's University (5-7-1, 2-3 SAC) on Friday.
The Rams racked up 20 more shots than the Cavaliers and allowed only three shots on goal, but in the 105th minute, SGU's Mark Dunleavy found the net with an assist from Francisco Arvizo.
Through regulation, the Rams had allowed only two shots on goal and
Marko Jovanovic stopped them both. Meanwhile the Rams posted 22 total shots, but SGU's Adrian Cole made four saves in both the first and second half.
The Rams kept firing in the first overtime period, taking five shots, but again Cole made four saves. At 104:04, the strong effort from the Rams faltered just enough for Dunleavy to strike and lift the Cavs to a stunning win.
For the game, Cole made 12 saves while Jovanovic stopped two of the three shots on goal from St. Gregory's. In total, the Rams outshot the Cavaliers 28-8 (12-3 on goal) and led 6-3 in corner kicks. The Rams were whistled for 13 fouls, while SGU was called for 8 infractions.
The Rams will return to action on Tuesday, October 20, when they travel to Chickasha, OK, to take on 19th ranked University of Science & Arts (OK). That game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. start.
Ramblings
- With the win, the Cavaliers now lead the all-time series with Texas Wesleyan 5-4. The Rams are 2-6-1 all-time vs. USAO and 13-6-2 in SAC play.
- The Rams are 1-1-1 in overtime games this season. Each of their last two conference road games have one to doubleovertime resulting in a 2-2 tie at MACU and Friday's 1-0 loss.
- The Rams have been shutout three times this season while they have held their opponent scoreless four times.
