NEW CONCORD, Ohio – An overtime goal by sophomore Liam Heard helped Otterbein escape with a much-needed road victory Monday night, as the Cardinals overcame adversity to emerge 3-2 against host Muskingum.

The Cardinals, leading 2-0 at intermission, absorbed a valiant comeback attempt by the Muskies before prevailing just two minutes into the extra session. As a result, Otterbein gets back to even on the season at 3-3-1 overall.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Otterbein scored twice in the opening half, getting goals via a pair of freshmen in Mark Wischmeyer (16:45) and Dominic Antronica (39:08). The Cardinals held a 9-5 shot advantage at the break.
   
• Muskingum admirably regrouped and applied pressure throughout the second period, slicing the deficit in half during the 58th minute on a score from Trevor Firkel.
   
• The hosts then tallied an equalizer to force overtime with under three minutes left in regulation as Edwin Palou found the back of the net.
   
• Otterbein regrouped to ultimately escape, as Heard scored off an assist by classmate Coby Stover to begin the 92nd minute.
   

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• The contest marked Otterbein's fourth overtime match of the season, where the Cardinals are 2-1-1 in the format.
   
• Aside from the season opener (a 3-1 victory over Mount Union), the other six contests for Otterbein have all been decided by just one goal.
   
• This showdown featured 29 combined fouls and four yellow cards.
   
• The Cards finished with fairly sizebable edges in total shots (19-10) and corner kicks (10-3).

 
UP NEXT:

Otterbein will stay on the road to finish out the week, traveling to Ada for another critical OAC matchup against the Polar Bears of Ohio Northern. Start time is slated for 7 p.m.