Tigers tie in second straight game

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2010) – After 110 minutes of play, the Cal Lutheran University Kingsmen and the Occidental College Tigers ended their match in a draw, 0-0, marking the second consecutive double overtime game for the Tigers. Oxy goalie Ian Powell came away from the game with 12 saves, keeping the Kingsmen off the board, despite their 28 shot attempts.

The teams were even after the first half, both attempting nine shots. 

During the second half the Tigers were able to get the ball into the back of the net, only to have it cleared, due to a foul returning the possession to the Kingsmen.

CLU seemed to control the ball during the second half and both overtimes, with 13 shots in the second stanza, followed by five shots in the first extra session.

Due to a red card during the final seconds of the first overtime period, the Kingsmen were forced to play a man down, giving the Tigers an advantage. Oxy was able to get two final shots off, while playing a man up, but unfortunately neither were able to find their way into the back of the net. CLU fired off one shot in the second OT.

The Tiger offense was led by Rob Riccardi  who attempted five shots, including two of the three Tigers' shots on goal in the contest. Marcus Brandford took a trio of his own for the Black and Orange, while the Kingsmen were led by Jorge Martinez and Kyle Fleming who combined for 13 throughout the match.

Today's shut out was the first of the season for Powell, a senior goalie, who played all 110 minutes.

Occidental (3-4-2, 3-1-2 SCIAC) will host the Caltech Beavers on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1:00 p.m. as the front end of a double header with the women's team (4:00 p.m. vs. UC Santa Cruz). Both events will be broadcast via a live video stream and live stats.

Article by Laura LeMasters, Sports Information Intern