CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A header from sophomore forward
Edmundo Robinson in the 92nd minute helped Queens University of Charlotte push past Lincoln Memorial University this evening at Dickson Field. The win helps Queens move to 4-2 on the year and 1-1 in South Atlantic Conference play, while the Railsplitters fall to 4-2 on the year and 1-1 in the league.
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A corner kick awarded to the Royals would allow senior midfielder
Corey Brown the opportunity to serve the ball into the box where Robinson was able to capitalize giving the home team the win.
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This evening's game headed into overtime after a 1-1 score at the end of regulation. Both goals were tallied in the first half with the Royals striking first in the 15 minute of play. Sophomore forward
Alberto Morales netted the goal after collecting a deflection from the defense and booting it into the back of the net. The Railsplitters' response would come late in the half when Andres Pratto scored on a header from inside the box in the 45
th minute.
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Queens outshot Lincoln Memorial 17-15, putting eight shots on goal to the Railsplitters' six.
Sergio Lemus took the win in goal after totaling five saves.
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Queens will return to Dickson Field on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. against No. 10 Wingate University. It will be the first time the two teams have met since the 2015 SAC Championship when the Royals fell 2-0.
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