Virginia Wesleyan was called for a foul in the box and JP Reategui converted the penalty kick attempt in the 94^th minute to defeat the Marlins, the Tigers first win over VWU since 2006.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: Hampden-Sydney 1, Virginia Wesleyan 0
• Records: Hampden-Sydney 9-5-1, 4-3 ODAC; Virginia Wesleyan 7-8, 2-5 ODAC
• Location: Virginia Beach, VA – Birdsong Field

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Both teams got several dangerous chances in regulation but were unable to put on the final touches due to timely defensive plays and impressive diving saves from the goalkeepers
• VWU's Ricky Perrault nearly notched a goal in the 85^th minute but saw his shot go off the crossbar
• Tigers were the aggressors in overtime and a Virginia Wesleyan player fouled in the box to give up the game-winning penalty kick

COACH DINUZZO'S COMMENTS

• "We're proud of the effort the guys put in tonight and we knew it was going to be a difficult game from the start. We thought our depth showed once again though and when our subs came on in both halves it gave us a lift. Excellent team win and now we shift our focus to E&H."

TIGER TOP PERFORMERS

• JP Reatugui scored his fourth goal of the season and second game-winner, all within conference.
• Gray Sutter made six saves for the shutout
• Spell Carr recorded a team-high two shots

FOR THE FOES

• Ricky Perrault shot nine times but put just two on target

STATS OF THE GAME

• VWU held an 18-8 shot advantage and 6-3 in shots on goal
• H-SC made six saves to two for VWU

NEXT GAME

• Hampden-Sydney heads west to Emory & Henry College on Saturday at 6 pm