The Madison College men’s soccer team held an early lead in the first round of postseason play, Thursday, but eventually lost 2-1 in overtime, to Milwaukee.
Madison’s Ittay Rivas scored the game’s first goal, 24 minutes into the first half. The goal was his second of the season.
The WolfPack seemed to be headed into halftime with a lead, holding Milwaukee scoreless after their goal, but a goal with five minutes remaining, tied the game.
The 1-1 tie remained through the entire second half and goalie Ian Murphy rejected all Stormers’ shots, to force overtime.
The tie continued well into overtime, with Murphy totaling 14 saves.
But the Stormers scored in the final minute, avoiding a second overtime and advancing to the next round. Milwaukee defeated Madison in each of their three meetings this season, two finishing with a 2-1 score.
The WolfPack finished the regular season at 1-14, with their one win coming at home, against Harper, Oct. 3. The victory allowed the team to avoid a winless first season for coach Sam Ramirez.