Box Score

SCHENECTADY, NY – On the second day of the Union Soccer Classic, RPI (2-0) overcame an early deficit, rallying for 2-1 overtime win over Cazenovia (0-2) behind senior forward Zach Fane's goal in the 94th minute.

Fane's goal came off a free kick service from senior forward William Keddy-Hector towards the middle of the 18-yard box. Fane cut into open space and volleyed the ball past Cazenovia goalkeeper Riley Battaglini (six saves) at 93:11 to give the Engineers the victory.

Cazenovia took an early lead in the contest in the 25th minute as senior midfielder Dustin Gonzalez received a pass from Taras Stashkiv and tucked a shot into the lower right corner of the net past RPI goalkeeper Rob Dewald (nine saves) at 24:39

The Engineers responded early in the second half in the 49th minute on their first opportunity of the frame. Freshman forward Matt Carberry beat Battaglini to tie the game at 1-1 at 48:10.

RPI continued to apply pressure in the second half, outshooting Cazenovia 10-5 in the frame. Fane nearly gave the Engineers the lead in regulation, but his header in the 76th minute hit the post.

Cazenovia held a 10-8 advantage in shots on goal for the game, while RPI held a 5-0 margin on corner kick opportunities.

RPI will host Ithaca College on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. while Cazenovia will host Utica College on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.