Tigers fall in last seconds of SAA Quarterfinals

Box Score SEWANEE, Tenn. – Jonah Cooker hit the crossbar twice, but Rhodes scored in the last 14 seconds, sending the Lynx past Sewanee in men's soccer action in the Quarterfinals of the Southern Athletic Association Championships in Atlanta, Ga., on Thursday night.

The two teams battled through a scoreless first half, with Sewanee and Rhodes each recording five shots. The Tigers created opportunities throughout the opening 45 minutes, including a shot by Cooker that struck the right post in the 29th minute. Rhodes had a chance of their own, just two minutes later, but Dominic Desmond made a diving header on the goal line to clear the ball and keep the score at 0-0.

Sewanee continued to pressure the Lynx in the second half, as the Tigers recorded seven shots and four corner kicks. Cooker again found the woodwork in the 52nd minute, while Brady Lloyd put a shot on goal in the 56th minute that was saved by Rhodes goalkeeper Henri Kettner.

The Tigers continued to look for the breakthrough late in the match, but Rhodes was awarded a kick in the last seconds of the game. The Lynx found the back of the net with 14 seconds remaining, as Matthew Sucato scored at 89:46 to give Rhodes the 1-0 victory.

Sewanee finished the match with 12 shots, including two on goal, and six corner kicks. Reid Gunzenhauser recorded two saves in goal for the Tigers. Rhodes tallied 11 shots, three on goal.

The Tigers conclude the season with a 12-6-2 overall record.

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Players Mentioned

#13 Jonah Cooker: D; 5' 9"; Sophomore

#0 Reid Gunzenhauser: GK; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#7 Brady Lloyd: M; 6' 1"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#13 Jonah Cooker
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: D

#0 Reid Gunzenhauser
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: GK

#7 Brady Lloyd
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: M

Players Mentioned

#13 Jonah Cooker

#0 Reid Gunzenhauser

#7 Brady Lloyd

Players Mentioned

#13 Jonah Cooker

#0 Reid Gunzenhauser

#7 Brady Lloyd