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Box Score

Naperville, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2019) - Competing in their sixth overtime game, the North Central College men's soccer (7-4-1, 2-1 CCIW) team found themselves on the losing end of the game as Illinois Wesleyan University (5-6, 1-1 CCIW) defeated the Cardinals 1-0.

The Titans began the game aggressively as they tallied seven shots in the first-half, but only of them was on target. North Central only took one shot in the first 45-minutes as both defenses held their ground to keep the score at 0-0.

North Central picked up the offensive intensity as they came out of the half looking to take the lead. The Cardinals had a few opportunities to do so but were unable to capitalize on their chances. They recorded six second-half shots, but only put one on goal. Both defenses stood strong and the game was forced into overtime.

Illinois Wesleyan took control of the overtime period as they recorded four shots in just nine minutes, including the game-winner as Logan Servin found the back of the net off of a Cardinals' deflection. 

The Cardinals goalkeeper Marco Soto recorded five saves as he falls to 7-4-1 on the season. Alex Ruckstaetter posted one save as he improves to 4-4 for the year.

North Central faces Carroll University (7-4, 0-2 CCIW) on Saturday night as the Cardinals look to bounce back. The game is set to kickoff at 7:30pm at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium.

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