Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Florida Atlantic
4-6-1
New Mexico
7-5
Men's Soccer Earns Big Win Versus New Mexico
10/15/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Junior forward Oliver Powers drilled the game-winner in the 103rd minute to lift the Florida Atlantic University men's soccer team to a 2-1 double-overtime victory over New Mexico to leap in the Conference USA standings. The Owls (4-6-1, 2-2 C-USA) moved into sixth in the C-USA standings and are now just four points out of first place after knocking off the Lobos (7-5, 1-3 C-USA)
Quick Hits
- Daniel Del Rio broke the tie in the 73rd minute with his first goal of the season thanks to an assist from Alvaro Campuzano off a free kick.
- New Mexico tied up the contest in the 88th minute on a goal by Luke Lawrence.
- •In the second overtime, Powers took an assist from Douglas Landvik and sent the crowd into a frenzy with the game-winner
- Senior Phillip Hitpass made ten saves on the night, including six in the second half and two in overtime to earn the win.
Up Next:
The Owls will travel to Miami on Oct. 21 for a showdown at FIU at 7 p.m. FAU's final home match comes on Oct. 26 against Kentucky on Senior Day. For tickets, call 1-866-FAU-OWLS or visit FAUSports.com.
Team Stats
DEL RIO, Danny
Assisted By: CAMPUZANO, Alvaro
Scored off assist from free kick
72:57
LAWRENCE, Luke
GOAL by NM LAWRENCE, Luke.
87:17
POWERS, Oliver (1)
Assisted By: LUDVIK, Douglas
GOAL by FAUM POWERS, Oliver, Assist by LUDVIK, Douglas, goal number 1 for season.
102:31
