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Hunter Martin

Men's Soccer Defeats Highlanders in OT

10/4/2014 9:00:00 PM

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LANGHORNE, Pa. – It took some extra time, but the Neumann University men's soccer team defeated Cairn University 3-2 in overtime on Saturday afternoon in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action.

Jake McDevitt tallied two goals, including the game-winner, to lead the Knights. The goals were the first of his collegiate career.

Neumann scored two quick goals in the 13th and 15th minutes. Zach DiDonato opened the scoring off a pass from Evan Fahey. McDevitt then tallied his first goal of an assist from Jim McDowell.

Cairn cut Neumann's lead in half in the 27th minute and that's how the teams went into half.

The Highlanders tied the game at two in the 69th minute and the game went into overtime.

McDevitt headed the ball into the net, just 1:26 into overtime, to spoil Cairn's comeback. Tim Pickett notched the assist on the game-winner.

Dan Jones made three saves in net for the win. The Knights outshot the Highlanders 12-7.

Neumann (2-7-1, 2-0 CSAC), after playing just one home game so far in 2014, returns home for the next five games, beginning on Tuesday. The Knights will host Marywood in conference action beginning at 4:00 PM.

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