Tigerville, SC - The North Greenville Crusaders went from a heartbreaking loss to a thrilling victory with a final score of 13-12 in overtime against the Eagles of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University earlier tonight at Pepsi Stadium. NGU made quick work of things early on, taking a 4-1 lead in the 1st quarter. However, the Eagles would put together a strong 2nd quarter to lead 7-6 at halftime. A low-scoring 3rd quarter was slightly led by Embry-Riddle 2-1 to lead by two going into the 4th quarter. EMAU would lead by four with just over five minutes to go. North Greenville would cut the deficit down to three immediately after and would later score three goals in a span of less than a minute to tie the game. Overtime would be required to determine a winner, but just past halfway into the overtime period
Devin Napoli would put an end to the game with a man down goal that was assisted by
Thomas Cecere to put NGU on top.
Results
- Score: NGU 13 / EMAU 12
- Location: Pepsi Stadium / Tigerville, SC
- Records: NGU 3-2 / EMAU 2-2
Individual
- Brady Hope went ten of sixteen on face offs, scored two goals, and recorded five ground balls.
- Thomas Cecere posted two goals, four ground balls, a caused turnover, and an assist.
- Kyle Bollman also scored two goals and provided and assist.
Upcoming
- The Crusaders will return to action on Saturday, March 5th to take on t he Lander Bearcats at Pepsi Stadium.
