WATERTOWN, Wis. - It was a thrilling and drizzly matchup between the Sabercats and the Warriors of Wisconsin Lutheran College, as the visitors won the game in overtime 2-1. Wira Wama scored his 10th goal of the season in what was a definitive "tale of two halves".

The Basics

• Result: Sabercats 1-2 Warriors (OT)
• Venue: Maranatha Baptist University
• Attendance: 128
• Sabercats: now 2-8, Warriors: now 7-4-2

Scoring Summary

• 9' - Isaiah Gronholz put the Warriors on the board inside of the opening 10 minutes, as he finished a deflected cross at the back post to open the scoring. (0-1)
• A highlight off the scoreboard came in the 74th minute, when Andrew Taylor had a spectacular double save to keep the Warriors limited to one goal.
• 89' - Wira Wama finally equalized for the Sabercats, who had been the better team throughout the second act. After Nathan Akers collected a half-cleared ball on the wing, the Colorado native put in a cross for Wama, who flicked it into the far corner to tie the game with 101 seconds on the clock. (1-1) 
• 92' - The Warriors would not be outdone, however, as a well-worked counter-attack finished with a Chase Maxwell strike from the top of the box that bent into the far post. A worthy end to an exciting afternoon in Watertown. (1-2)

Side Notes

• The two teams combined for 40 shots
• Wama's goal was his 10th in eight games
• Andrew Taylor kept the Sabercats alive for much of the game with eight saves

Coach Pill's Quotes

"I thought this was the best game of the year in terms of overall performance. Even though it was very disappointing to lose the game in overtime the way we did, there is nothing but positives that come out of this day. We played with focused intensity, passion, and our pressing was quite effective. So we have had two good games in a row and we look forward to continuing our energy and excitement as we head to Chicago for another tough game on Tuesday."

Up Next

• The Sabercats will travel to the Windy City to take on the Scarlet Hawks of IIT in an all-AD3I matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 PM on Tuesday, October 4th
• Watch the game live here courtesy of IIT Athletics Communications