DePaul University Athletics
Blue Demons Fall in Overtime
9/12/2004 12:00:00 AM | MEN'S SOCCER
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EVANSTON, Ill. – Playing in their third overtime match in the last four games, the men’s soccer team came up on the short end of a 2-1 decision against Northwestern at the Best Western Lakeside Classic. John Partyka and John Kornfeld were named to the All-Tournament team.
Following a scoreless first half, Northwestern’s Gerardo Alvarez found the net on a penalty kick at 51:31.
Partyka came through for DePaul and tied the match in the 79th minute. Kevin Riemer set up the match-tying goal with a cross from the left side to set up Partyka at 78:04.
With a scoreless 10-minute first overtime, the two teams went into the second and final period. Just a minute into the final overtime session, Eric Brin found Will Nicholas on a free kick and Nicholas headed it in at 101:01 for the victory.
With the loss, the Blue Demons drop to 1-3-1 while Northwestern improves to 4-1-0. Northwestern claims the tournament title by UC Irvine and the Blue Demons.
DePaul travels to UIC for a match on Wednesday afternoon. Kickoff at Flames Field is set for 3 p.m.
Best Western Lakeside Classic Team Standings
1. Northwestern (2-0) +4
2. UC Irvine (2-0) +3
3. DePaul (0-2) -3
4. UWGB (0-2) -4
All-Tournament Team
UWGB: Kyle Sillars, Dave Chin
DePaul: John Partyka, John Kornfeld
UC Irvine: Ryan Mathy, Rudy Mondragon, Chris Klotz
Northwestern: Will Nicholas, Gerardo Alvarez, David Roth, Jaro Pylypczak
Tourney MVP: Will Nicholas, Northwestern
