FAIRFAX, Va. - Host George Mason (3-1-1) scored 7:02 into the first overtime period to pin a 4-3 loss on Binghamton men's soccer (2-3) Friday night from George Mason Stadium.
Despite being doubled-up in shots (20-10), the Patriots made the most of their opportunities, spoiling another strong offensive performance by the Bearcats, who also held a 7-1 margin in corners.
Junior forward
Nikos Psarras equaled his career-best with two goals and freshman midfielder
Noah Luescher added an assist and a dramatic game-tying goal with just 2:17 left in regulation.
The teams traded offensive blows all match long with BU twice answering Mason tallies with goals of its own.
Psarras gave the Bearcats an early lead when he converted a feed from Luescher just 4:02 into the contest.
But the Patriots scored back-to-back goals in the 21st and 41st minutes to carry a 2-1 lead into halftime.
Psarras tied it in the 64th minute when he took a feed from freshman back
Kurt Wesch and made good from six yards out. It was his fourth goal of the season. George Mason appeared to score the winner with just 7:07 left in the contest but Luescher answered with an unassisted goal with just 2:17 remaining in regulation.
Binghamton next faces American on Monday. Kickoff is set for noon in D.C.
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