Titans Pull Out Double-Overtime Win

Malcolm Jeffris scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime period as the UW-Oshkosh men's soccer team defeated North Central College (Ill.), 2-1, on Sunday (Sept. 27) at J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.

Following a scoreless first overtime session, Jeffris gave UW-Oshkosh (8-1-1) its seventh straight win by converting a six-yard shot with 5:48 to play. Michael Dugan and Nick Gonzales delivered quick passes that led to Jeffris' first goal of the season.

The Titans held a 1-0 lead late in regulation, but North Central College's Chandler Olah scored off a pass from Matt Koth with 2:18 left to force overtime. The goal was Olah's second of the season.

UW-Oshkosh opened the scoring on a goal by Dugan in the 31st minute (30:41). His shot from 10 yards out followed an exchange of passes from Gonzales and Trent Allison. It was the second goal of the season for Dugan.

UW-Oshkosh concluded the match with 23 shots, including eight in both the first and second periods. The Titans were led by the six shots of Jacob Hernandez and the four of Dugan.

North Central College (1-8), which suffered its eighth straight loss, was limited to just seven shots. The Cardinals registered their first shot on goal on a Joey Faleni header with 3:49 left in regulation.

UW-Oshkosh earned all seven of the game's corner kicks, including three in the opening period.

UW-Oshkosh goalkeeper Sam Gabrilska saved one shot as he allowed just his fourth goal of the season. Justin De Boer stopped eight shots for North Central College, a first-time opponent of the Titans.   

UW-Oshkosh hosts St. Norbert College on Wednesday (Sept. 30) at J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium.