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Jakob Granlund records three assists

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Men's Soccer Rallies for Road Win

Nov. 14, 2015

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STOCKTON, Calif. -- The Gonzaga men's soccer team rallied for a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory to finish their regular season schedule Saturday.

The Zags (7-10-1, 2-5-0 West Coast Conference) were powered by Jakob Granlund's three assists and a pair of goals from Jalen Crisler. Granlund assisted on all three of GU's goals, while Crisler netted the game-winner in the opening minutes of the first overtime.

"I can't remember ever being a part of a comeback like that," Gonzaga Head Coach Einar Thorarinsson said. "Jakob had a great game, as did Jalen obviously. Jakob, Jalen and Ben all stood out. It was a great way to finish the season. All of our seniors played. I wish I could start the season over again."

Pacific opened the scoring 20 minutes into the game. Gaku Lange recorded his third goal of the season off of pass that split the Bulldog defense from Collin Bettencourt.

Crisler's brace started with an equalizer in the 32nd minute. The redshirt sophomore headed in a free-kick from Granlund to tie the game at one. Granlund sent a ball to the far post where Crisler headed a ball off of the crossbar and it bounced into the net. It was Crisler's first goal of the season.

Keenan Whyte put the Tigers (1-15-1, 0-6-1 WCC) back up just two minutes into the second half. He capitalized on a penalty kick to give Pacific the lead early in the half.

After having several chances, Gonzaga found the equalizer with just 90 seconds to play in regulation. Granlund played in a right-footed in-swinger off of a corner kick and Ben White headed it into the back of the net. White's first goal of the season will be a memorable one as it forced extra time.

Two minutes into the first overtime, Crisler's second goal of the game and season gave GU the win. Granlund booted in another corner kick which deflected off of the goalkeeper and became loose in the six-yard box. Crisler made the most of the opportunity and put enough on it for the victory.

Granlund finishes the regular season with five assists, after entering the game with two assists. Chris Lowrimore had four saves, while Curtis Goldsmith of Pacific was credited with no stops. GU had a 7-3 edge in corner kicks.

Pacific had a 13-10 advantage in shots, placing seven on frame. The Zags' three goals were their lone shots on goal. Crisler took a game-high four shots and White had three. All three of Tristan Blackmon shots were on goal for the Tigers.

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Players Mentioned

Jakob Granlund

#10 Jakob Granlund

MF
5' 10"
Junior
Chris Lowrimore

#1 Chris Lowrimore

GK
6' 2"
Redshirt Junior
Jalen Crisler

#15 Jalen Crisler

MF
6' 3"
Redshirt Freshman
Ben White

#18 Ben White

D
6' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jakob Granlund

#10 Jakob Granlund

5' 10"
Junior
MF
Chris Lowrimore

#1 Chris Lowrimore

6' 2"
Redshirt Junior
GK
Jalen Crisler

#15 Jalen Crisler

6' 3"
Redshirt Freshman
MF
Ben White

#18 Ben White

6' 1"
Freshman
D