Box Score

LISLE, Ill. - Junior Eric Gilbert scored his second goal of the match in the first overtime period to give the Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer team a 2-1 win at Benedictine University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Village of Lisle/Benedictine University Sports Complex.
 
The Titans have won three straight matches, all by one goal, and are over .500 at 3-0-2 while the Eagles slipped to 1-3-1.
 
After a scoreless first half, Gilbert scored his first goal just 49 seconds into the second half and the Titans held onto the 1-0 lead until there were 48 seconds left in regulation when the Eagles' Anes Kadiric tied the issue at 1-1.
 
Gilbert's game-winning goal came at the 98:54 mark.
 
IWU goalkeeper Erick Eklin made four saves as Illinois Wesleyan and Benedictine each had six shots on goal. Benedictine had 13 total shots and IWU had 12.
 
What's Next?
Illinois Wesleyan plays a pair of home matches this weekend, both starting at 3:30 p.m. at Neis Field. The Titans host Dubuque on Saturday, Sept. 13, and Rose-Hulman on Sunday, Sept. 14.