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Golden Goal Lifts Eagles to 2-1 Win Over Webber International

BABSON PARK, Fla. ? Sam Litchfield extended his scoring streak to three matches after netting both goals in the Eagles' 2-1 victory against Florida Sun Conference foe Webber International on Wednesday. Litchfield, who was named the league's Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 21, scored with just under five minutes remaining in the second overtime period to improve the Eagles' record to 6-7-2 overall and 5-3-1 in league play. The Warriors fall to 7-8 and 4-5 in the FSC.

In the first half, the Eagles controlled much of the possession, but the Warriors held a 6-3 advantage in shots, including a three shot sequence 14 minutes into the match. But both defenses managed to keep the ball out of their respective nets, resulting in a scoreless tie at the half.

The Eagles finally broke the deadlock in the 77th minute. Carl Sheard got the ball from AJ Barrett on the right side and got a cross into the box. WIU keeper Tony Restino got a hand to the ball but couldn't hold on to it. The rebound went to Joe Yoffe who chested it down to Litchfield and the freshman hit a shot through traffic to put the Eagles up 1-0.

The Warriors knotted the score less than four minutes later. After David Wahlberg's shot from 30 yards out went off the cross bar, Adam Bates collected the rebound and got the ball to Andy Glynn who headed home the equalizer, sending the match into overtime.

Both teams had opportunities to score in the first overtime period, but neither could capitalize resulting in another 10 minutes of play.

As the second overtime progressed it appeared as though the match was destined for a draw until the 105:26 mark when Joe Yoffe released Litchfield on the right side. Litchfield took a touch before calmly slotting the ball to the lower right corner to give the Eagles the win.

Ian Levine, the FSC's Defensive Player of the Week, collected six saves, while Restino pulled in two saves for the Warriors.

The Blue and Gold will close out regular season play at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 when they travel to Miami to take on league opponent St. Thomas.

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