MADISON, N.J.- The Mighty Mac men's soccer team bounced back from a tough loss this past Thursday night with a thrilling 3-2 double overtime victory on the road at FDU-Florham (2-6-0) to even up their record for the season at 4-4-1.
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Sophomore
Chad Catalana scored the game winner just 56 seconds into the double overtime for the victory.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Mighty Macs had the only tally in a very evenly played first half as senior
Alex Noel scored off a free kick to put the Macs in front early
-IU added to the lead with a header from junior
Ricky Molz on a service into the box on a corner from junior
Nick Boule in the 49
th minute to put the Macs up 2-0
-The Devils responded in a big way as they scored their first goal and the equalizer in a 43 second span in the 52
nd minute
-The score would hold the remainder of regulation despite some chances, and neither team score the winner in overtime
-In double overtime, the Macs wasted no time as freshman
Omar Ba fed Catalana, who deposited the game-winner, for the first goal of his career
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TEAM COMPARISON
-The Devils led the battle of shots, 19-16, but 10 of the Mighty Mac shots were on target while just seven of FDU's were
-The Mighty Macs to six corners to three for FDU
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IU LEADERS
-Goals: Noel, Molz, Catalana
-Assists: Boule, Ba
-Points:Â Noel 2, Molz 2, Catalana 2, Boule 1, Ba 1
-Shots: Noel 7, Boule 2, Lindsay 2
-Saves: Kalpokas made five stops
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UP NEXT
The Mighty Macs head to Alvernia looking for their second straight win on Monday.
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