Ewing, NJ … The College of New Jersey men's soccer team put forth a strong effort against unbeaten Drew University, but a goal by Greg Swenson in the second overtime lifted the Rangers (7-0-1) to a 2-1 victory.
 
The Lions (4-4) battled to contain the top-scoring offense in the nation and held them to just one goal off a follow-up to a penalty kick in regulation. But Swenson poked in a scramble in front of the net off a restart to end the game in the 104^th minute of play.
 
TCNJ goalkeeper Michael Kayal (Mahwah, NJ/Mahwah) was tremendous in net, registering six saves against a potent Drew offense.
 
It was an even contest throughout the opening period. The Lions had their best scoring chance with 12 minutes remaining in the half. Freshman Ryan Vazquez (Kinnelon, NJ/Seton Hall Prep) found space on the left side and ripped a shot, but it caromed off the cross bar, as period the ultimately ended scoreless.
 
The Lions took a 1-0 lead off an own goal in the 67^th minute. An aerial cross in front was mistakenly kicked in by a Ranger defender to give TCNJ a one-goal advantage.
 
With 26:14 remaining in the match, Kayal came up with a big save off Drew forward Aidan Cserhat. Cserhat, who entered the game fourth nationally in goals with nine, received a pass just outside the keeper box on the left side. He quickly struck a shot from six yards out, but Kayal came out to make a kick save.
 
Cserhart eventually tied the match with 10:22 remaining in regulation. The Rangers were awarded a PK and Cserhart's attempt was stopped on a diving save by Kayal. Cserhart swiftly jumped on the rebound to knock in his 10^th tally of the season.
 
Three minutes into the first overtime, Ranger Anthony McMyme collected a misplayed ball from 25 yards out. He carried and ripped a shot towards the right corner, but Kayal dove to his left to bat the ball away and out of bounds.
 
On the final play of the night, Drew was awarded a free kick from 25 yards out on the left side. McMyne got a shot off in front that was blocked by a TCNJ defender. The ball bounced out to the left and Swenson was in position to deposit the game-winner.
 
The Lions' defensive unit, led by Nick Provenzano (Flemington, NJ/Hunterdon Central), Matt Decker (Warren, NJ/Watchung Hills) and Sebastian Leon (Bergenfield, NJ/Bergenfield) did an excellent job in front of Kayal against a talented Drew offense.
 
TCNJ returns to New Jersey Athletic Conference action this Saturday when they visit New Jersey City University for a match scheduled for 1:00 p.m.