GEORGETOWN, Texas – Defense dominated most of the game until the final two minutes of regulation. The University of Dallas stole the win with a penalty kick in overtime to defeat Southwestern 2-1 in SCAC action.
Both goalkeepers made outstanding saves throughout the match to keep the game scoreless. UD broke the seal in the 88th minute and seemed to have the game-winner until Southwestern capitalized off a corner kick as Wil Mekelburg sent home his own rebound to score the equalizer with under one minute remaining.
Dallas seemed to have the game-winner three minutes into overtime but they were deemed offside to keep the game rolling. Just minutes later the Crusaders took the win after a strong tackle in the box on a breakaway awarded UD the penalty kick to win the game.
Southwestern (7-7, 6-4) remains at home to face Colorado College on Sunday at noon.
.@SUPiratesMSOC fall to Dallas in overtime, 2-1. Wil Mekelburg scored in 90th minute to extend match for SU. #SCACmsoc pic.twitter.com/ybeGTTfzTh
— Southwestern Pirates (@SUPirates) October 15, 2016
Here's a look at Wil Mekelburg's goal in the 90th minute that sent tonight's match to overtime. pic.twitter.com/SPfTOWqic5
— Southwestern MSoccer (@SUPiratesMSOC) October 15, 2016