Keiser University Athletics

Game Information
Score: Keiser 2, #19 Cumberland 3
Records: Keiser (1-2-0), Cumberland (3-1-0)
Location: Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field, Lebanon, TN
 
A pair of goals from junior transfer Reece Weldon wasn't enough as the Seahawks fell in overtime 3-2 against #19 Cumberland. Keiser drops to 1-2 but will look to get back into the win column on Friday afternoon at home.
 
Turning Point
Valentine Murombo scored the game winner from point blank range just 41 seconds into the overtime period off a deflection in the box.
 
How it Happened

• After Keiser controlled the first 17 minutes of the contest, the Phoenix broke through when Brian McNamara headed in a cross from Josh Armstrong to lead 1-0.
• In the 51st minute, Ben Frogner was taken down in the penalty box, allowing Weldon to step up and score the penalty kick tying the game at 1-1.
• Cumberland retook the advantage in the 72nd minute when Tom Reilly ricocheted home the ball off a corner by Elliot Goodwin making it 2-1.
• Three minutes after Cumberland retook the lead; Weldon buried a 35 yard free kick into the lower left corner knotting the game at 2-2 with 15 minutes to play in regulation.
• The game winner happened just 40 seconds into the overtime when a deflected ball fell to the foot of Murombo and placed it in top corner from point blank range winning 3-2.

 
Game Notes

• Amine Meski had the game's first scoring opportunity just 1:34 into the contest but his shot was just saved.
• Weldon paces the Seahawks on the year with three goals and has led them in shots during all three games. 
• Reece has now scored on free kicks in two consecutive games.
• Lee Clark picked up the loss in goal despite making one save.

 
By the Numbers
Keiser
Shots: 11
Shots on Goal: 4
Corner Kicks: 6
Saves: 1
 
Cumberland
Shots: 11
Shots on Goal: 4
Corner Kicks: 8
Saves: 2
 
Up Next
The Seahawks return home on Friday for a non-conference game against Texas Wesleyan at 1:00 PM. Last season, Keiser fell 2-1 in a neutral site game against the Rams.