KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Oregon Tech (3-2, 1-1 CCC West) scored two second half goals as they handed the visiting Warner Pacific Knights (5-1, 1-1 CCC West) their first loss of the season. With the 2-1 win, OIT earns a split of the two game series.
 
"The boys played with a lot of energy, especially being the second day versus a good Warner Pacific side," said Casey Tate, OIT head coach. "Again, we had to come from behind which took a lot of heart and determination. It was great to see two upper classmen score in Jack Warner and Anthony Santillan. Both composed goals in the box. I was so happy for the men to get a result as they played well in both games. We need to take this momentum to Corban next weekend."
 
The Knights got on the scoreboard first as Nick Evans converted a PK in the 16^th minute; it was his sixth of the year.
 
The two teams battled over the next 41 minutes until OIT junior Jack Warner scored in the 58^th minute, tying the game at 1.
 
Fellow junior Anthony Santillan sent the Owls home happy, as he took a Cade O'Neil pass and scored in the 82 minute. It was his first of the season and 10^th as an Owl.
 
The teams had similar numbers on the day; WPC had 11 shots with Tech taking 10. Tech held a 4-2 edge in shots on goal and a 5-4 advantage in corner kicks.
 
Up next, Oregon Tech will travel to Salem, Ore. to take on the Warriors in CCC action Sunday and Monday, March 14 and 15.
 
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