Men's Soccer Pulls Out OT Win at Southern Vermont
BENNINGTON, Vt. - Mitchell College needed extra time to record a
2-1 victory at Southern Vermont College on Saturday afternoon in a
NECC men's soccer showdown.
Sophomore Michael
Berthiaume netted the game-winning goal in the 96th minute to
give the Mariners (3-3-0 overall, 1-0-0 NECC) the victory. The goal
was the first of his collegiate career.
Trailing 1-0 early in the contest, Mitchell rallied to tie the game
in the 19th minute on a tally by senior Patrick Nielsen.
The goal, which came off a header, was also the first in Nielsen's
collegiate career.
Junior goalkeeper Kevin Woodford
settled down after allowing the early goal and finished with seven
saves in the win. He made four saves came in the opening minutes of
the overtime period to keep the Mariners in the game.
Mitchell will next play at Emmanuel College on Wednesday, September
29 at 7 p.m.