MORRIS, Minn. - North Central University went on the road on Saturday for a conference match up with the Cougars of Minnesota Morris. The two battled into overtime for the second time this season, but this time the two couldn't find a winner in two overtimes ending the contest in a 1-1 draw.
Game Vitals
- This contest was a rematch as the Rams won the first match by a score of 3-2 in another Overtime thriller.
- The draw moves the Rams to a UMAC record of 2-2-1 and moves the Cougars to 2-1-2.
Game Recap
- The Rams found themselves in a defensive battle on Saturday evening. The offense was slowing to get going, but the defensive effort was able to slow down the Cougars. Morris was the first to get action going on the scoreboard as they took a 1-0 in the 29th minute. North Central continued to struggle offensively as they failed to come up with many opportunities in the final minutes of the 1st period, which sent them to the break trailing by one goal. The Defensive battled continued in the second period but the Rams were able to tie the game up in the 68th minute thanks to a goal from Rodrigo De Mendoza. Both teams went back and forth with no goals to show for it before the final whistle, sending us to overtime for the second time this year between the two teams. The teams battled through two overtime periods and still were unable to find a winner, the contest ended in a 1-1 draw.
Key Performers
Next up
- The Rams will travel to New Ulm, Minn., on Tuesday, October 2nd, for a UMAC battle with Martin Luther College (2-5-2, 1-2-1 UMAC). This contest is slated for a 4:30 p.m. kickoff time.
MEDIA: If you need further information, please feel free to contact Justin Brown at 612-343-3539 or email Jdbrown@northcentral.edu.
