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Men's Soccer Suffers First Loss, Drops CAC Opener in OT

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Box score

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Pierre Zibi's goal in the 102nd minute removed the Stevenson men's soccer team from the ranks of the unbeaten on Saturday as St. Mary's (Md.) handed the Mustangs a 3-2 double overtime loss at Caves Athletics Complex.

The Mustangs (6-1, 0-1 CAC) had gone unbeaten in their last four overtime decisions dating back to a 3-2 loss to Goucher on Sept. 18, 2008.

St. Mary's (Md.) (2-4-1, 1-0 CAC) drew first blood in the 31st minute with a header by Taylor Lewis on a helper from Justin Bowers before reigning CAC and ECAC South Offensive Player of the Week, sophomore Ansger Otto (Willingboro, N.J./Willingboro), struck four minutes later receiving a lob from sophomore Rodrick Likonko (Arlington, Va./Wakefield).

Otto added an unassisted tally seven minutes later as Stevenson took a 2-1 lead into halftime. His two goals made him the nation's leader in both points and goals across all three NCAA divisions, surpassing Rob Santaniello of Ramapo, as he now has 25 points and 11 goals.

Nick Ibello putaway a rebound after a saved shot from Bowers to knot the game at 2-2 in the 60th minute.

The game would remain scoreless for 42 minutes with neither team on target until the game-winner by Zibi off an assist by Brian Payne.

Junior Ryan Flannelly (Middlesex, N.J./Middlesex) had six saves on 24 shots faced while Paul Spranklin finished with four for St. Mary's (Md.).

The Mustangs return to action on Wednesday when they travel to CAC rival York (Pa.) for a rematch of last season's CAC champioship game. Game time is at 4:00 p.m.

 

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Players Mentioned

Ryan Flannelly

#30 Ryan Flannelly

GK
6' 1"
Junior
Rodrick Likonko

#10 Rodrick Likonko

F/M
6' 1"
Sophomore
Ansger Otto

#9 Ansger Otto

Fwd/Mid
5' 6"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Ryan Flannelly

#30 Ryan Flannelly

6' 1"
Junior
GK
Rodrick Likonko

#10 Rodrick Likonko

6' 1"
Sophomore
F/M
Ansger Otto

#9 Ansger Otto

5' 6"
Sophomore
Fwd/Mid

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