ONEONTA, N.Y. - After two deadlocked halves and an extra overtime period, the Colgate University men's soccer team defeated Oneonta State 1-0 in double overtime at Wright National Soccer Campus.  Josh Viel, Colgate's direct kick specialist, gave Colgate (5-9-1) the dramatic win with his eighth goal of the season on a direct kick from twenty yards out at 116:07.

In addition to having the game winner, Viel proved to be the game saver.  Oneonta stormed toward Colgate's goal with a three-on-one breakaway three minutes into the first overtime period, when Viel broke up Oneonta forward Joma Burton's attempt at the shot and consequently, Oneonta chance at the win.

Unlike the final minute of play, the game proved to be a defensive battle throughout the 117 minutes of play.  The Red Dragons (9-5-1) created several scoring chances in the first half, but the solid play of Colgate goalkeeper Jon Brunell along with Colgate's defensive unit managed to keep the Oneonta forwards in check.  Brunell, with three saves in the first half, added a highlight reel save with a sliding save from point blank range on Oneonta forward Ryan Rummery, keeping the match scoreless.

Colgate missed several scoring opportunities in the first half including Brian McDermott's shot on a cross from Brendan Skonieczki that just missed the top left corner of the net.

Both teams had a chance to take a lead midway through the second half, but were unable to capitalize.  Rummery serviced the ball to Burton, which sailed high of the intended mark, while Colgate midfielder Michael Henes, tapped Jon Gelman's cross a foot wide of the right post.  Colgate's offensive frustrations continued in the first overtime when Conor Harrison missed an open goal, after a pass from Skonieczki drew Oneonta goalkeeper James Riley out of position.

Colgate played the game without starters Tim Gerges and Sean Nevison.  Both players were forced to sit out the contest because Gerges had accumulated five yellow cards this season and Nevison for receiving a red card at the end of the Adelphi game last week.

The Red Raiders look to carry their victory over Oneonta into a winning streak as they host local rival Syracuse this Wednesday, October 25th at 7 p.m.