Matthew Dixon
Joe Mattis
Redshirt sophomore Matthew Dixon recorded his second career shutout with two huge point-blank saves in overtime.
0
Seton Hill SHU-M (6-4-2, 3-2-1 PSAC)
0
Gannon University GAN (4-7-1, 3-3-1 PSAC)
Seton Hill SHU-M
(6-4-2, 3-2-1 PSAC)
0
Final
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Gannon University GAN
(4-7-1, 3-3-1 PSAC)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 OT 1 OT 2 F
Seton Hill SHU-M 0 0 0 0 0
Gannon University GAN 0 0 0 0 0

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Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Dan Teliski, Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations

Gannon Men's Soccer Team Battles Seton Hill to Scoreless Tie; Plays in Third Consecutive Overtime Match For First Time Since 1979

THE RUNDOWN
  • Final Score: at Gannon 0, Seton Hill 0 (2 ot)
  • Records: Gannon (4-7-1, 3-3-1 PSAC), Seton Hill (6-4-2, 3-2-1 PSAC)
  • Location: Erie, Pa. – Gannon University Field
  • The Short Story: Redshirt sophomore Matthew Dixon (Durban, South Africa/Westville Boys) turned away a pair of one-on-one point-blank shots in overtime as the Gannon men's soccer team battled Seton Hill to double-overtime, scoreless tie Tuesday evening at a warm and humid Gannon University Field.

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HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Seton Hill's first one-on-one opportunity came in the 23rd minute. Joe Smith took a pass behind the Gannon defense at the 15-yard line, but Dixon made a diving stop to his left on a point-blank shot.
  • The two teams went to halftime scoreless with Seton Hill owning a 6-3 edge in shots during the opening 45 minutes.
  • Both squads settled into a defensive mode with each team getting only two shots off in the second half.
  • Seton Hill had several great scoring opportunities during the overtime sessions. The first chance came 2:20 into the extra session. Bovey Masiole was left uncovered on the left side where he redirected a pass towards the goal, but Dixon made a diving save to his left.
  • Seon Ripley was left alone on the left side a little over two minutes later, but his point-blank shot was turned away with another Dixon diving save. This one came on a shot headed into the right side of the net.
  • Gannon got off back-to-back shots in the 107th and 108th minutes of the second overtime, but the first was turned away by the Seton Hill goalkeeper and the second went high.
  • Seton Hill had three corner kicks during the final 63 seconds of the second overtime. Harrison Howes' header off the final corner kick sailed just over the crossbar as time expired.

GAME NOTES
  • Tuesday's contest was played in unseasonably warm and humid conditions with the temperature reaching into the 80's at game time.
  • Dixon recorded his second career shutout and first this season.
  • Seton Hill held a 12-8 edge in shots and 9-7 advantage in corner kicks.
  • The physical contest featured 32 fouls, including 22 for Gannon.
  • Four cards were issued, including a red card on Seton Hill's Joe Smith after time expired in regulation.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
  • Seton Hill is ranked seventh in latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Atlantic regional rankings.
  • Gannon played to its first scoreless tie since October 15, 2011 at West Chester. Tuesday's outcome was the program's first scoreless tie at home since September 23, 2011 against Ashland.
  • The Golden Knights have played five overtime matches this season, including the last three. It's the most overtime contests in a season since playing five in 2002.
  • Gannon has played in three consecutive overtime matches for the first time since October 24-31, 1979 against John Carroll, Alliance and the University of Pittsburgh.

UP NEXT
  • Gannon begins its final road trip of the regular season Saturday, October 18 at Pitt-Johnstown. Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m. The Golden Knights posted a 5-1 victory in the first-ever meeting between the two programs last season at Gannon University Field.
  • Head coach Rob van Rheenen's club travels to Slippery Rock on October 22, before concluding the regular season with three home matches.
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Matthew Dixon

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6' 3"
Redshirt Sophomore
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Players Mentioned

Matthew Dixon

#00 Matthew Dixon

6' 3"
Redshirt Sophomore
Business/Marketing
GK