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Men's Soccer 2024 SAA Tournament Title
1
Winner Oglethorpe OGL (9-2-6, 4-1-2)
0
Rhodes RHO (11-5-0, 4-3-0)
Winner
Oglethorpe OGL
(9-2-6, 4-1-2)
1
Final
0
Rhodes RHO
(11-5-0, 4-3-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 OT 2 F
Oglethorpe OGL 0 0 0 1 1
Rhodes RHO 0 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Story by Nyle Farooqui

Men’s soccer defends SAA Championship with second straight golden goal

MEMPHIS—A late golden goal in the second overtime on Sunday afternoon resulted in the Oglethorpe men's soccer program defeating Rhodes 1-0 and clinching the 2024 SAA Championship for the second straight time. With the win, the Stormy Petrels clinched an automatic bid to the NCAA Men's Soccer Championships, set to begin on Saturday, Nov. 16.

It was scoreless in regulation between both sides in what was a physical battle with all to play for. The match then went to overtime with both teams chasing the game winning goal.

In the 108th minute, that moment came for the Stormy Petrels. Dylan Bapst played a great crossing pass into the box looking for Adrian Levy at the near post, and the deflection off a Rhodes defender found its way past goalkeeper Nate Slota for the Oglethorpe win.

The championship win reflected Oglethorpe's remarkable array of talent and their inner belief that they can win against any opponent.

The Petrels won their second straight and fourth overall SAA title because of their hard work this season. It was their 12th overall title in the history of the program, ultimately showcasing the program's desire to win titles every season.

The season has been nothing short of memorable and yet the season is not over. The Petrels have a chance to make even more history as they have qualified for the NCAA Championships.

Match Notes

  • Several players have been top performers in the SAA: Adrian Levy was the SAA tournament MVP. Levy, Steven Johnson-Fikula and Nicolas Sciarra were SAA all-tournament picks.
  • Oglethorpe won its fourth SAA title and their second straight SAA title.
  • The team is headed to the NCAA Championships for the fifth time in the program's history, the fourth appearance in the last eight years.
  • The men's program now has 12 titles to their historic trophy cabinet.

Up Next

Oglethorpe begins its 2024 NCAA campaign in the first round of the tournament on Saturday, Nov. 16. A selection show to announce the location and teams joining Oglethorpe at that location will take place Monday, Nov. 11, at 1:30 p.m. ET. More information will be available on GoPetrels.com once the opponent and kickoff time are set.

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