ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -
The LMU men's soccer team (3-7) earned a 2-1 overtime victory over the New Mexico Lobos (3-8) on the road on Tuesday night, as sophomore
Kris Fourcand sank a penalty kick goal in the 92nd minute to give the Lions the win.
LMU went up 1-0 at the 16:37 mark of the first half as
Leo Zulli put in his first goal of the season off the assist from freshman
CJ Neville. The Lions held their 1-0 lead until 63:10 in the contest when Nick Taylor of New Mexico tied the game at one-all by netting his third goal of the season.
The Lobos had some solid looks late in the game, but Lions keeper
Paul Lewis had a pair of clutch saves as regulation closed out in the match and the two teams headed to overtime.
The Lions' strong offensive attack was able to draw a penalty in the box to earn a penalty kick try in the 92nd minute, which resulted in the game-winning goal for Fourcand to end the contest.
Lewis finished with four saves on the night. The Lobos tallied 17 shots including five on goal, while the Lions had seven shots with four on goal. Each team had two corner kicks in the match.
Following tonight's win, LMU begins conference play this Sunday at Santa Clara.