LANCASTER, Pa. – The William Paterson men's soccer team (3-3-2) nearly pulled out a second-straight draw against a nationally-ranked team, but No. 6 Franklin and Marshall (7-1) escaped with a 2-1 in double overtime Sept. 25.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Diplomats opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, but WP senior forward/midfielder Jordan Saling (Haledon, N.J./Paramus Catholic) stepped up to the spot and converted a penalty kick, pulling WP even at 1-1 just 44 seconds into the second half.
• F&M got the game winner midway through the second overtime period with a tap in on the right side of the frame.

 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Freshman goalkeeper Thomas Hatch (Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon) collected a season-best six saves.
• Four of Saling's five goals this season have come via PK.
• The Pioneers were coming off a 1-1 home draw against No. 17 Rowan Sept. 21.

 
UP NEXT:

• William Paterson resumes conference play Saturday, Sept. 28, with a home match against New Jersey City at 1:00 p.m.

 
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