Belmont 2, Hillsboro-Deering 1
Key players: Belmont – Nate Sottak (G), Lucas Mathieu (G), Liam Waldron (A), Tommy Galambos (A), Jacobb Bivens (8 saves), Lars Major (defense), Devin Bricknell (defense); H-D – Evan Winters (G)
Highlights: Mathieu scored the game-winner three minutes into overtime to lift the Raiders over the Hillcats in a defensive battle. Sottak scored in the 28th minute to give Belmont a 1-0 lead, but Winters scored to force extra time. The Hillcats had a great scoring chance early in overtime, but Bivens made a clutch save.
Coaches’ quotes: “Tonight was a grind and sometimes you have to find your way. The leaders on the team did just that today. (We need to) stay focused as we head down the home stretch.” – Belmont’s Michael Foley
“Very impressive performance by these boys.” – H-D’s Glenn Winters
Records: Belmont 9-3; H-D 6-5