ASHEVILLE, N.C. ? Playing its second-consecutive overtime match, VMI men's soccer was defeated 2-1 Saturday afternoon by the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in a Big South Conference matchup in Asheville, N.C.. In a rare occurrence, all three of the game's goals were scored off corner kicks.

In the 99^th minute, and final minute of the first overtime period, Asheville (3-4-2, 1-0 BSC) was awarded its 10^th corner kick of the match. The Bulldogs were able to kick directly to Patrick Tate, who beat VMI (0-8, 0-2 BSC) keeper Adrian Dominguez to give the home team the victory.

In the first half of play, action was controlled in the middle of the field. Neither keeper was forced to make a save, while just seven total shots were attempted.

In the 77^th minute, VMI was able to jump ahead. Freshman Ayao Sossou nailed a corner kick that was misplayed by the Asheville keeper. Keydet co-captain Barrett Luxhoj alertly tapped in the loose ball, putting VMI up 1-0. The goal was Luxhoj's second of the season, equaling his 2007 total.

The home team was unable to mount a threat until the 89^th minute, when the Bulldogs converted off a corner kick. With just over a minute to play, the game was tied at one, and it remained that way until the game-winner in overtime.

The majority of action in overtime took place in the middle third of the field, with Asheville attempting two shots prior to the game-ending sequence that led to Tate's winning goal with just 24 seconds remaining.

The Bulldogs bested the Keydets in shot attempts, 21-8, as well as the all-important corner kicks, 10-3. Only one save was made during the match.