MOBILE WINS OVERTIME THRILLER OVER COVENANT COLLEGE

     MOBILE, Ala. – McGill Toolen High School alumni, Rueban Risco lifted the 18^th-ranked Rams to a 3-2 overtime win over Covenant College (9-7). Improving to 11-4 on the season, Mobile will now prepare for their final game of the regular season against Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio.

After receiving a great service in the 18 yard box by Mike Fricke Mobile’s Darren Toby beat his defender and ripped a shot to give the Rams a 1-0 advantage in the 18^th minute.

Covenant would return the favor early in the second half as Chris Cushenbery tied the game 1-1 in the 48^th minute.

The Scots struck again in the 81^st minute. Misjudging a ball, Mobile central defender Steven Linpow opened the door for a breakaway goal by Tim Cobb, giving Covenant a 2-1 advantage.

On a clear breakaway to the goal, UM’s Toby was taken down and subsequently awarded a penalty kick. Taking the kick and scoring was Dean Logan in the 85^th minute, sending the game into overtime.

After the Rams pressed for most of the overtime period, it was Mobile native, Rueban Risco, who gave UM an important win as the team quickly approaches the post season.

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