KALAMAZOO - The Kalamazoo College men's soccer team defeated Madonna University 2-1 in double overtime in the final game of the 2013 Hornet Classic on Saturday.
Dylan Jolliffe lifted the Hornets to their first win of the season when he scored just over three minutes into the second overtime (103:08). Roger Mason Darling had put a shot on goal that rebounded to Jolliffe who was able to convert for the game-winner.
"We were extremely happy to come away with the win in a very physical game," said Lumumba Shabazz, Kalamazoo College's head coach.
Neither team was able to score in the first half and Madonna struck first in the second half with a goal in the 65th minute (64:50). Kalamazoo responded just 26 seconds later (65:16) when Darling found the back of the net (Kyle Hernandez assist).
"We responded very well after giving up that first goal, and we stayed pretty well disciplined through the second overtime," said Shabazz.
The score remained tied 1-1 at the end of regulation despite a combined total of 32 shot attempts by the two teams. Neither team scored in the first 10 minute overtime on four combined shots.
Madonna outshot Kalamazoo 23-17 overall, including 11-9 on goal.
Beau Prey made two saves in goal in the first half. Kellon Johnston Roper made eight saves in the second half and through overtime.
"We made the change in goal at halftime and Kellon did what we expected him to do," said Shabazz.
Kalamazoo (1-1) returns to action at Ohio Northern University on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m.