Potsdam, N.Y. - Skidmore College spoiled Senior Day for the Clarkson University Men's Soccer team by pulling out a 2-1 overtime victory in Liberty League action at Hantz Turf Field on Saturday afternoon.
Orion Johnson connected for the Thoroughbreds' game-winner, knocking in a low shot off an assist from
Matt Kelsey 3:16 into the extra session.
Skidmore (6-5-2, 1-2-1) took the initial lead in the contest with
Sam Glickman's unassisted goal on a low shot from the top of the box at 27:27. The
Golden Knights came back to make it a 1-1 game in 51st minute. Senior Mark Secko started the play with a strong rush down the left sideline where he fired a shot on the Skidmore goal. The rebound came out in front where classmate Christopher Bates knocked in the loose ball for his second goal of the season.
Clarkson held a slim edge in shot, 11-10, while the Thoroughbreds held the advantage in corner kicks, 5-3.
Sophomore
Scott Stuart made three saves, while Skidmore's Nick Peterson posted five stops in the win.
The Thoroughbreds host Oneonta at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13.
