Cortland Men's Soccer Wins In Overtime For Third Straight Crown

ONEONTA, N.Y. - Cortland and Fredonia battled through 101:28 of scoreless play before Red Dragon midfielder Christian Peters (Wesel, Germany/Kourad-Dudeu) found the net on a 20-yard direct kick to give Cortland its third consecutive SUNYAC Championship.

Fredonia, with a strong wind to its back, controlled play in the first half but was unable to capitalize on any of its scoring chances. The Blue Devils had a goal disallowed due to a handball and the Red Dragons managed to clear two balls off the line to keep the game even. In the second half, both teams managed to create a few opportunities but neither could find the goal. In the first overtime period, Cortland's best opportunity came when freshman midfielder Jordan Berg (Jamestown/Jamestown) one-timed a shot in front of the goal that beat Fredonia goalkeeper Matt Borchard (Williamsville/Williamsville South) but trickled wide of the left post. Later in the period, Blue Devil defender CJ Knapp (Pittsford/Pittsford Sutherland) made a run down the right side, beat two Cortland players and served a dangerous ball across the goalmouth that was deflected away by Red Dragon goalkeeper Sean Trask (Alplaus/Niskayuna).

Peters, who earned tournament MVP honors, ended the contest 1:28 into the second overtime with a perfectly placed shot inside the left post to give the Red Dragons the title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

All-Tournament Team
Domenico Marsocci, Geneseo
Taylor Smith, Geneseo
Craig Carroll, Plattsburgh
Jason Sousa, Plattsburgh
Mitch Irish, Fredonia
Nate Zinteck, Fredonia
Tim Wyand, Fredonia
Chad Becker, Cortland
Sean Trask, Cortland
Brian Dermody, Cortland
Christian Peters, Cortland (Tournament MVP)