Waterville, ME – Men's Soccer earned a hard-fought shootout victory to knock out the #4 Husson University Eagles from postseason contention in a 4-3 shootout victory after a 1-1 draw on Saturday, November 2^nd, 2024.
 
Thomas College: Overall (12-1-3), NAC (8-0-2)
Husson University: Overall (8-6-4), NAC (5-4-1)


How it Happened:  

• The Terriers started the game well, generating a shot that forced a save from the Eagles goalkeeper one minute in. 
• Terriers goalkeeper Jamie Fischer was able to come up with two huge breakaway saves early on to keep things level.
• In the 26^th minute Micky Woodrow found Joshua Joseph on the left wing, and Joseph powered the ball into the net to make it 1-0.
• In the 31^st minute a looping ball found its way to the goal line of the Terriers net, but Tre Burgess was able to clear it, preventing an almost certain goal.
• Three minutes later the Eagles were awarded a penalty kick and were able to convert despite a diving Fischer.
• Both teams went into halftime with one goal each and looked to take momentum.
• The second half was a defensive battle, as both teams combined for only one shot on goal.
• The only shot on goal in the second half came in the 73^rd minute, as Joseph had his shot saved by the Eagles goalkeeper.
• After the 90 minutes both teams went into extra time, looking to find the finishing touch to advance their team.
• Fischer was forced to make two good saves in the 99^th minute to help keep things level, which meant a second overtime soon followed.
• Neither team was able to generate any shots or clear-cut chances in the second overtime.
• Fischer was able to dive and make two incredible saves to begin the shootout, while Joseph, Burgess, and Woodrow all scored their attempts.
• The clinching shot fell on the shoulders of Andrew Hodgins, who calmly placed the ball into the net, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to end the game with a huge playoff victory.
• With the victory, the Terriers move on to face #2 Maine Maritime Academy Mariners and eliminate the #4 Husson University Eagles.

 
Inside the Stats:  

• Joshua Joseph – 1 Goal
• Micky Woodrow - 1 Assist
• Jamie Fischer – 6 Saves, 2 Shootout Saves

What's Next:

• Men's Soccer will be back in action at home as they host the 2024 North Atlantic Conference Eastern Division Men's Soccer Tournament. They take on the #2 Maine Maritime Academy Mariners at Smith Field on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM.