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Delaware vs. New Hampshire
October 25, 1998

New Hampshire 2, Delaware 1 OT


Adam Purcell scored an unassisted goal with 6:03 left in the first sudden death overtime as host University of New Hampshire dashed the Blue Hens' playoff hopes with a 2-1 America East men's soccer victory.

The Hens fell to 8-7-1, 4-5 America East, and were eliminated from the four-team America East playoff field. New Hampshire kept its hopes alive, improving to 7-8-1, 4-4.

Purcell scored two goals on the day, starting the scoring off a feed from Andy Karam with 13:12 left in the first half.

Delaware evened the score on a goal by Michael Bunting off an assist from Ray Chamberlin with 3:39 left in the game.

The Hens outshot UNH 22-12 but Wildcat goalkeeper Ethan Holmes stopping six shots. Delaware goalkeeper Joaquin Hurtado posted eight saves for the Hens.

Delaware.....0.....1.....0.......1
UNH.........1.....0.....1..... .2

Scoring: 1st Half - UNH - Purcell (Karam), 13:12 left; 2nd Half - D - Bunting (Chamberlin), 3:39 left; Overtime - UNH - Purcell, 6:03 left; Shots: D - 22, UNH - 12; Corners: D - 5, UNH - 6; Saves: D - 8 (Hurtado), UNH - 6 (Holmes).