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UMBC, DELAWARE WIN OPENERS IN KAPPA KICK-OFF CLASSIC
8/31/2001
Baltimore, MD-Freshman forward Derek McElligott scored three second half goalsas UMBC (1-0) rallied for a 3-1 victory over Iona (0-1) in the nightcap of the KappaKick Off Classic at UMBC Soccer Stadium. In the opener, Delaware forward Mike Honeysett's eleventh shot of the game found the net with just 6:19 remaining in the second overtime as the Blue Hens (1-0) also came from behind to nip Mt. St. Mary's (0-1), 2-1. Iona stunned the Retrievers early, as Paul Nobile converted a penalty kick 6:08 into the contest as teammate Argim Dema was taken down in the box. UMBC controlled play in the first 45 minutes, but did not break through until McElligott (Greater GraceChristian Acad./Baltimore, MD) eluded Gael netminder Patrick McAllen and scoreda sharp angle goal from the right side at 61:46. McElligott got the game-winner at 74:44, when freshman Danny Mongello (Columbia, MD) took a pass from senior defender Andy Wells, beat his defender and slipped his cross past McAllen. McElligott touched the ball in from just outside the goal line. The highly-touted freshman completed the hat trick, heading in a perfect cross from James Hamilton at 85:04. UMBC outshot Iona, 15-7, including 8-2 in the second half. Junior netminder Brian Rowland made six saves, while McAllen garnered eight for the visitors. The Mount took a 1-0 lead early in the opener, when freshman Kurt Borel broke in one-on-one, and beat Hen netminder Kyle Haynes from 9 yards out. But Delaware evened the score at the 67:14 mark, as Pat Werner drilled a twelve-yarder past Brian Crum. Both teams had a bevy of chances over the next 40 minutes, but Honeysett finally knocked in a cross from reserve Josh Brugger to give the Blue Hens the victory. Delaware outshot the Mount, 23-12, with 11 shots coming from Honeysett. Despite the predetermined match-ups, Delaware will meet UMBC for the title at 2:30 on Sunday, while Iona battles the Mount at noon.Game 1: Delaware 2, Mt. St. Mary's 1, 2otGoals: M-Kurt Borel (Matt Moneymaker) 15:37; D-Pat Werner (Mike Honeysett, Kyle Shilcock-Elliott) 67:14; D-Honeysett (Josh Brugger) 113:41. Saves: D-Kyle Haynes 4 (1ga, 114 min.); M-Brian Crum 3 (2ga, 114 min). Shots: D-23, M-12. Corners: D-8, M-1. Fouls: D-18, M-15. Offsides: D-7, M-3. Halftime: Mount 1, Delaware 0. Att: 100Game 2: UMBC 3, Iona 1Goals: I-Paul Nobile (PK) 6:08. UM-Derek McElligott (Alex Wilmot) 61:46; UM-McElligott (Danny Mongello, Andy Wells) 74:44; UM-McElligott (James Hamilton) 85:04. Saves: I-Patrick McAllen 8 (3ga, 90 min). UM-Brian Rowland 6 (1ga, 90 min). Shots: UM-15, I-8. Corners: I-1, UM-4. Fouls: I-18, UM-13. Offsides: I-2, UM-11. Halftime: Iona 1, UMBC 0. Att: 340