LYNDONVILLE, Vt. – Matthew Scagnelli’s goal 34 seconds into double overtime propelled the Lyndon State College men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory over the University of Maine at Presque Isle Saturday.
The UMaine men played a strong game, but were unable to capitalize on their advantages throughout the match.
Keeper Scott Clenchy had fives saves on the day. The Owls move to 7-8-1 on the season as they look to host rival University of Maine at Fort Kent on Thursday at 7:30 at the Johnson Athletic Complex.
Lyndon women top Owls
Kelly Warren and Kathy Kline scored two goals each, and collected one assist, in Lyndon State College’s 4-2 win over the University of Maine at Presque Isle Saturday in women’s collegiate soccer action. Despite the fact that Presque Isle controlled the possession for the majority of the game, Lyndon State capitalized on the Owl’s mistakes and finished their goals on the
counter attack.
After the Hornets upped the advantage to 2-0 at the beginning of the second half, Owl senior Anna Delong answered with a goal from a direct kick.
The next three goals were scored only minutes apart. Warren regained Lyndon’s two-goal lead at 73:51, and Kline scored an unassisted goal with 14:53 left to play in regulation. Delong once again showed her leadership by finding the back of the net at 78:44.
Presque Isle’s keeper Billie Martin made four saves in the loss.
“We often seem to be the better team in most of the matches we play,” commented Coach Tammy Krul, “but we end up losing the game in the transition moments.”
The Owls move to 6-8-0 on the season. They will host Fort Kent on Thursday at 5:30 at the Johnson Athletic Complex.
On Sunday afternoon, both Owl teams will host the University of Maine at Machias, and pay tribute to their senior soccer players. The women’s game will begin at 12:00 p.m., followed by the men at 2:00 p.m.
Staff photo/Meridith Paterson
MATT PETRIE of the Owls in a homecoming match.
