The Thomas College Men’s Soccer programme that features 6 Bermuda players, including Jordan Payne, London Steede-Jackson, Mikal Simmons, Tre Ming, Willie Clemons and Chris Godfrey defeated Colby College 3-2 in overtime in a non-conference road contest. DJ Nicholas scored the game winning goal with one minute remaining in overtime.
Thomas opened the scoring early in the first half. Clemons tapped a through ball from Nicholas past Colby goalkeeper Dan Carlson in the sixth minute to give Thomas College the 1-0 lead.
Colby took the lead in the 29th minute on back-to-back goals within two minutes to make the score 2-1.
Late in the second half, Ming sent a ball into the box to a streaking Clemons who beat the Colby defenders and redirected it into the back of the net to tie the score at two and send the game to overtime.
Nicholas' game winning goal came off a scramble in front of the where a Colby defender attempted to clear, but Nicholas was able to control the ball and drive it into the net to give the Thomas College the 3-2 win.
Joakim Sternas started the game for the Thomas College, making five saves, before being replaced by Jonathan Dutka in the 60th minute due to Injury. Dutka made three saves and earned his first collegiate win. Carlson made seven saves in the loss for the Colby College.
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