Quakers Fall in Overtime

Benedict scores ninth goal of season

(WC Press Release) Springfield, OH (September 24, 2003) -- The Wilmington Quakers fell to 4-5 on the year with an overtime loss to the Tigers of Wittenberg College on Wednesday.

The two played to a scoreless first half in the game, with the home team out shooting the Quakers 8 - 6 in the period. The second half saw a much different game as both teams came out firing. Wittenberg broke the scoreless tie with a goal by Matt Berry in the 57th minute of the game. Wilmington answered back with a goal of their own by freshman Chad Garman (Dayton/Chaminade Julienne) in the contest's 66th minute. Garman was assisted by David Benedict (Cincinnati/ North College Hill) on the goal. Ten minutes later the Quakers went on top as Benedict scored an unassisted goal in the 75th minute. The goal was his team leading ninth of the year in eight games. With less than eight minutes left in the game, Quaker midfielder Ben Hawkins (Springfield/North) was called for a handball resulting in a penalty kick for the Tigers. Steve Doring connected on the kick and tied the contest at two, sending the game to overtime.

Overtime lasted only six minutes, as the home team got the game-winning goal from Sabastian Missura.

Sophomore goal keeper Justin Saylor (Cleveland Heights/Cleveland Heights) played all 96 minutes in goal for the Quakers, recording five saves in the contest.

The Quakers will next take on Bethany on the 27th of September as the Bison will travel to Wilmington College. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on the friendly pitch of Gilhart Field.

• Benedict named OAC Player of the Week
• Saylor named OAC Player of the Week