Men's Soccer Earns Big Win Versus New Mexico

Saturday, October 15

Boca Raton, Fla.

7:00 PM

Florida Atlantic

4-6-1

New Mexico

7-5

Team	1	2	OT 3	OT 4	Final F
New Mexico	0	1	0	0	1
FAUM	0	1	0	1	2

10/15/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Oct. 15, 2016

Final Stats

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.