Overtime goal by Horton lifts Men's Soccer past Capital

By: Caleb Scott

ADA — A late overtime goal by sophomore Austin Horton lifted the men's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Capital, Saturday night Kerscher Stadium.

The Polar Bears improve their record to 9-6-1 on the year and 2-2-1 in Ohio Athletic Conference play while Capital falls to 8-5-1, 3-1-1.

Northern struck first on the night as freshman Grant Cayot took passes from senior Keegan Ross and sophomore Dustin Lorenzo and hit a shot to the far post to make the score 1-0 in the 12th minute. 

Seconds later, Capital would answer with a goal of their own, as Josh McDaniel beat the goalie to even the score at one apiece.

Defense would dominate the rest of regulation as neither team could find the back of the net. 

In the 98th minute of play, Horton had a fast break and dribbled inside the 18-box and beat the defender to the far post to give the Polar Bears the 2-1 victory. 

Capital managed to out shoot ONU on the night, edging them by a 16-14 margin.

Freshman Dean McNeil earned the victory for the Polar Bears as he saved 4 shots on the night, improving his record to 5-5-0 on the year.

Northern will return to the field as they play host to Heidelberg October 22nd at Kerscher Stadium with a 7 pm start.