FROSTBURG, Md. - The Frostburg State men’s soccer team won the championship game of the Frostburg State University Tournament today in penalty kicks after tying Averett College through the first 110 minutes of play at Bobcat Stadium. To decide the tournament champion, the game moved to penalty kicks where the Bobcats won, 3-2.

Box Score

Frostburg had a couple of good opportunities for a goal throughout the contest. In the first half Yacob Kahsai eluded an Averett defender but was denied by Cougar goalie Nate Barker. In the 101st minute, Raphael Adejoda made some nifty moves against a tough Averett defense, but Barker again made a clutch save to preserve the tie.

Abiye Jack made two saves in goal for Frostburg to earn his first shutout of the season.

In the shootout, both the Bobcats and the Cougars connected on their first two attempts, with Jamie Flewellyn and Francisco Diaz punching home goals for the home team. Averett missed on its third attempt in the shootout before Jack made two consecutive saves for Frostburg. The Bobcats were unable to capitalize on their chances until Ryan Russell booted home the winner.

Frostburg advanced to the championship game after a victory last night over John Jay. The Bobcats finished fourth in last year’s tournament.

The men’s soccer team returns to action Tuesday at home against Bethany College at 7 p.m.