Belmont 3, Prospect Mountain 2, OT
Key players: Belmont – Nate Sottak (G, A), Lucas Mathieu (G), Lars Major (G), Devin Bricknell (defense), Dylan Greer (defense), Jason Gaudette (defense), Joey Spinale (defense), Tommy Galambos (midfield)
Highlights: Sottak scored on a PK in the 14th minute, and was quickly followed by a Prospect Mountain PK in the 36th minute to tie it at 1-1 going into the half. The Timberwolves would answer first on a goal by Nolan Sikes in the 52nd minute. Belmont came right back to tie it up in the 58th minute on a nice goal by Mathieu from Sottak. Prospect Mountain’s keeper was outstanding down the stretch making highlight reel saves to keep them in it. With two minutes left in the first overtime, Major drilled a one-time shot from 30 yards out past a diving keeper for the winning goal.
Coach’s quote: “This was a great matchup of two quality teams. Once again the soccer gods were kind. Great effort tonight by both sides.” – Belmont’s Michael Foley
Records: Belmont 12-3; Prospect Mountain 10-5