COLUMBIA, S.C. - CIU men's soccer took on fellow Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) opponent Montreat College (N.C.) at Sessions Field Wednesday afternoon. The Rams won their last match in two overtime periods against Truett McConnell (GA.) on Saturday, Sept. 25. Wednesday afternoon, Coach Bill Brindley's squad found themselves in another extra period battle, and the Rams would prevail again to extend their record-breaking start to the season. CIU men's soccer improves to 8-0 overall and 4-0 in AAC play. 

Scoring Summary:
The Rams were in a defensive battle throughout the first and second half. Both teams were able to prevent goals from connecting despite 25 combined shots. Goalies saw a lot of action in this match-up as Rams' keeper, Hazel Ley, recorded season-high seven saves on the night, while the Cavaliers goalie, Jesus Ramos recorded four. Regulation would end in a 0-0 tie.

The game moved to the first ten-minute overtime. At the 96:37 minute mark, just over four minutes into the extra period, Rafael Carneiro struck the back of the net off an assist from Sonny Quintinilla, becoming a hero once again. This is Carneiro's second straight game-winning goal, as he pushed the Rams past Truett McConnell (GA.) with a goal in the second overtime period this past Saturday. Wednesday's goal gives Carnerio his sixth goal of the season, which leads the team. 

WATCH: Rafael Carneiro's game-winner 


What Coach Bill Brindley is saying: 
"Couldn't be more proud of the way the guys battled throughout the entire match. Tonight was a great win for our program, and hopefully, we can build on it this weekend."

What's Next:
The Rams will now turn their attention to their next game on Friday, Oct. 1, as they head to Virginia, for a contest with the Bluefield College Rams at 4 PM.