PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of the Cumberlands scored an unassisted goal in the 105
th minute to deliver a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the University of Pikeville on Homecoming night at Bob Amos Park.
For UPike (3-6-2, 0-4 in the Mid-South Conference), the loss came in the fourth game this season that was tied at the end of regulation.
Pikeville opened scoring with a goal by freshman
Olivia Gipson with 19:21 left in the first half and carried the edge in to halftime.
In the second half, Cumberlands drew even on a goal by Danna Strungle at 34:59, and the teams would play the remainder of regulation knotted at 1-1.
The game ended, however, on a goal by Marcela Calienta some 12:32 into overtime, sending the Patriots home with the win.
Freshman keeper
Chelsea Schulte had 15 saves in the loss for the Bears, while Patriot keeper Brittney Gadd turned away five attempts.
Pikeville will return to action on Wednesday when it hosts Salem International at 1 p.m. to make up a rainout from earlier in the season.
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