The loss is the first for Morrisville State in 18 conference contests, dating back to Sept. 13, 2014, as they fall to 7-3-2 overall, 6-1-1 in NEAC play. Wells College ups their record to 8-5 overall, 5-2 in conference action.
Wells posted the first tally of the contest in the 11th minute, heading the ball past Morrisville State goalkeeper Rob Larkin (Clinton, N.Y.) for the first tally of the contest, and 1-0 lead.
The Mustangs posted the equalizer in the 38th minute, as Jeffrey Hado (Tema, Ghana) found Chernor Barrie (Bronx, N.Y.) on the left post to send the contest into the break tied at one.
Morrisville State had plenty of chances in the second half, including a shot that hit the post, but were unable to capitalize on their seven shots as both teams headed into the extra frame.
After a scoreless first overtime period, Wells registered the lone shot in the second extra frame, one that came in the 109th minute as Jack Pilgrim posted his second tally of the afternoon, a header off a corner feed for the win.
Morrisville State held the 19-9 advantage in shots on the day.
Larkin finished the contest with three saves in the loss.
Morrisville State returns to the pitch Saturday taking on Wilson College at 12 p.m. for a benefit game for the Upstate Multiple Sclerosis Chapter of the National MS Society.
Morrisville State College's curricula are enriched with applied learning and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, the college is a national leader in technology and has been lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs.
The college was ranked among the Best Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2016 issue and was also recognized in the Top Public Schools, Regional Colleges North in the 2016 Best Colleges rankings. For more information about Morrisville State College, visit www.morrisville.edu.
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