Nairn's Third Score Wins it in Double Overtime
Playoff Picture Still Wide Open After Warriors' Victory
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WILKES-BARRE , Pa. --- Junior attacker Tom Nairn (Fairport, N.Y./Fairport) scored with 1:36 left in the second overtime period to put an end to the Warriors two-game losing skid and defeat King’s College 10-9 on Wednesday afternoon.  The victory improves Lycoming’s record to 5-7 overall, 5-4 in MAC play, and keeps several options open for playoff possibilities.

After tonight’s action, Lycoming is tied with Elizabethtown College and Susquehanna University for the final two playoff spots.  But action this weekend including a Warrior victory over FDU-Florham could open the door for Lycoming to slide to #3 and host a first round game on Monday.

The Warriors played their way into this position with a strong charge in the fourth quarter.  Opening the frame down 7-6, Lycoming fell two back when King’s Ed Skawinski scored with 11:40 to play in regulation.

Sophomore Jim Cusick ( Aston , Pa. / Sun Valley ) got the Warriors comeback rolling with two straight goals to tie the game 8-8 with 8:58 on the clock.  Fellow sophomore Justin Dixon ( Baltimore , Md. / North County ) put the Warriors ahead with his second goal of the contest with 7:01 showing on the scoreboard.

Lycoming seemed on its way to victory, holding the Monarch’s at bay until the final seconds.  John Matusiewicz tied the score 9-9 with 15 seconds left to send the game into overtime.

Neither squad could break through in the first extra period.  In fact, neither team worked in a shot in that frame.  But Nairn broke through almost 67 minutes from the first whistle, finishing a feed from Dixon beyond the Monarch keeper.

Nairn led the Warrior attack with three goals while Cusick and Dixon both came away with two scores and an assist.  Freshman Ryan Godec ( Malvern , Pa. / Great Valley ) added two goals, and sophomore Matt Lando ( Corning , N.Y./Corning Painted Post) chipped in one score and two helpers.  Freshman Shea Conway (Glenwood, Md./Glenelg) recorded an assist as well.

Lycoming is next in action on Saturday, April 29, as the Warriors welcome FDU-Florham to Williamsport for the final regular season contest of the season.  A victory would assure the Warriors a spot in the postseason.  Game time is set for 12:00 p.m. at the Shangraw Athletic Complex.