Cizek Nets Game-Winner in Final Seconds of Second Overtime

UNION, N.J. (09/26/07) - Sophomore forward Kristin Cizek (Manalapan, N.J.) knocked in the game-winner with just 41 seconds left in the second overtime to lead Kean University to a 1-0 victory over New Jersey City University in New Jersey Athletic Conference women's soccer action on Wednesday evening.

Kean (7-2-1, 3-1 NJAC) held a 39-6 advantage in shots, as NJCU freshman goalkeeper Kelly Reilly (Pennsville, N.J.) made 21 saves to keep the Gothic Knights (4-4, 0-3 NJAC) in the contest.

With under a minute left in the final overtime session, Kean senior midfielder Shannon Blackburn (Vernon, N.J.) took a shot from the left side of the box that Reilly got her hands on to save.  Cizek picked up the loose ball just inside the right post and put the ball into the back of the net for a very timely first goal of her career. 

The Cougars, who played without six starters due to injury, also had a 15-3 edge in corner kicks.

For the Gothic Knights, freshman forward Jennifer Albuja (Union City, N.J.) had a team-high three shots.

The Cougars return to action on Saturday, September 29, when they travel to Ramapo College in NJAC action at 1 p.m.