Pioneers Win Opener in Overtime

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Jason Durst (Gates Chili) scored the game-winner as the Alfred State College men's soccer team downed SUNY Delhi 2-1 in their season opener.  Durst's scored on a header after a corner kick by Justin Handley (Iroquois) during the first overtime session.

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Jason Durst (Gates Chili) scored the game-winner as the Alfred State College men's soccer team downed SUNY Delhi 2-1 in their season opener.  Durst's scored on a header after a corner kick by Justin Handley (Iroquois) during the first overtime session.

After a scoreless first half, SUNY Dehli got on the board first but the Pioneers tied the game and sent the game into overtime on a penalty kick goal by Kevin Arilotta (Churchville Chili).

In net, sophomore Josh Kashuba (Marathon) made seven saves for the Blue and Gold to pick up the victory.

A-State returns to action in day two of the East-West Showdown at Jamestown CC on Sunday when they take on Hudson Valley CC at 11 a.m.