Box Score THE BASICS
-Score: Molloy College 2, Assumption University 1 (OT)
-Records: Assumption University (1-9-1) (1-6, NE10), Molloy College (7-4-1)
-Location: Worcester, Mass. (Brian Kelly '83 Stadium)
-The Lead: The Assumption University Men's soccer team continued their 2021 season on Wednesday night in a non-conference matchup with Molloy. The game was tightly contested with both defenses staying strong throughout the first half. The second half saw more chances for both sides with Molloy taking the lead late and the Hounds were able to equalize with under 10 minutes to play. The final ten minutes of the second half saw numerous chances for both sides pushing for the win and Molloy was able to secure the victory in overtime.
HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Assumption defense made a goal line save with six minutes left in the first keeping the game tied at 0-0 heading into halftime.
-Quinn Serafino (West Springfield, Mass. / West Springfield) made a huge block in the 65th minute when Jesse Schleeper had a clear break on goal and Serafino caught up to Schleeper and slid from behind to block his shot.
-Molloy opened the scoring in the 68th minute when Schleeper received a pass from Oscar Magnusson and buried a shot from the top of the 18 yar box past Dixon's dive to put the Lions up 1-0.
-in the 82nd minute, Vanilton Xavier (Brockton, Mass. / Brockton) took a headed pass in the box from Kevin Hernandez (San Juan, Puerto Rico) and was able to bury the shot on the volley and into the back of the net to bring the Hounds level at 1-1.
-Molloy won it 16 seconds into overtime when Schleeper took a pass from junior midfielder Andy Blanco and Schleeper immediately turned and fired a left footed shot on goal beating Dixon and giving the visitors the victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
-Both sides had 13 shots with Assumption putting three shots on goal and the Lions putting five on goal.
-George Dixon IV made three saves while Nick Conklu made two.
-The Hounds took four corners on the evening while Molloy won three.
UP NEXT
The Hounds travel to Albany, N.Y. to face Saint Rose in a Northeast 10 conference matchup on Saturday, October 16 at 4:00PM.
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