FAIRFAX, Va. – The University of Dayton men's soccer team battled Atlantic 10 foe George Mason on the road Wednesday and ended with a 1-1 tie in double overtime.
It was the third overtime game for the Flyers (7-4-2, 2-0-1 A-10) this season and second straight after picking up an overtime win at Saint Louis in their last outing.
KEY STATS• Both teams had five shots each in the first half, while Dayton had few fouls and fewer corners.
• Through regulation, the Flyers had nine shots, three of which were on target. Dayton finished with 11 total shots.
• The Flyers committed 17 fouls compared to the Patriots' 14 fouls.
• Senior
Kissima Bojang led Dayton with three shots.
• Sophomore goalkeeper
Oliver Hansen recorded two saves in the longest outing of his Dayton career.
DAYTON GOAL• 12
th Minute – Senior midfielder
Kissima Bojang (2
nd goal of season) scored the opening goal on the assist by junior
Lalas Abubakar. (Dayton 1, George Mason 0)
GEORGE MASON GOAL• 70
th Minute – Matt Tucker scored from the top of the box with a shot that Dayton goalkeeper
Oliver Hansen was unable to get a handle on, tying the game up. (Dayton 1, George Mason 1)
CURRIER'S QUOTE"We played very well tonight against a determined George Mason squad," said head coach
Dennis Currier. "It was a letdown when we allowed the soft goal, but I thought we reacted well in defending as a team to limit their chances. Our offense controlled parts of the game, but did not get the second goal and GMU did well to limt our looks on goal. We have had a tough road stretch to start conference and to have seven points at this stage is a big positive. We are looking forward to playing our next few games at Baujan Field."
UP NEXT• The Flyers return home after four straight road games to host La Salle Saturday at 7 p.m. at Baujan Field.
• The first 350 fans in attendance will receive a free popcorn megaphone.
• It will also be sophomore poster day with posters going to the first 150 fans.
