REDDING, Calif. – Oregon Tech (2-1) exploded for three first half goals, then held on to win 4-3 in overtime Sunday at Simpson Field.
 
"Crazy game," said head coach Casey Tate. "The boys started really well and a lot of really good performances; John Sarna in the first half and Jake Mitchell (Pictured) with 3 assists. Keanu Srivongsana, Anthony Santillan and Cade O'Neil caused a lot of problems for them throughout the game. Our back 4 played well in the first half and just lost their way a bit in the second half. Ryan Pearson and Brock Rideout did a great job getting forward from the back. And a great way to end it with Brock's header and the whole team running onto the field. It was a total team effort, the sideline was into the game the whole time. Just proud of how they responded winning it in OT!"
 
John Sarna scored back-to-back-to back goals in the 2^nd,  28^th and 33^rd minutes to give the Hooter a 3-0 lead.
 
Victor Pellicano Afonso put Simpson on the board just before half to cut the Oregon Tech lead to 3-1.
 
Afonso scored again right at the 60^th minute, cutting the Tech lead to 3-2.
 
Simpson tied the game and forced overtime with a goal by Diego Alvarez with just three minutes to play.
 
Mitchell sent his third assist in the game across the box and Tech's Brock Rideout ended things with a header for the game winner just five minutes into overtime.
 
Tech had a big 17-7 advantage in shots and a 6-4 edge in shots on goal.
 
Up next, the Hustlin' Owls will open up Cascade Conference play against Warner Pacific at the OIT Soccer Field Sunday, March 7 and Monday March 8 at 2:30 pm each day. Due to the Cascade Conference no-spectator policy, fans will not be allowed to attend inside the soccer stadium, however, live stats and free streaming video can be accessed at www.OregonTechOwls.com.
 
 
 
 
 
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