The Quad

Issue date: 10/22/07 Section: Sports

Garrett Santora came up huge in his return to the lineup.

The Golden Rams have gone 3-1 in four key games in PSAC play since Garrett's return to the lineup including an upset victory at Lock Haven University.

The Rams continue to make a final drive for the postseason but still remain two points behind Slippery Rock with just two games remaining in the season. Two giant road victories over Slippery Rock and Lock Haven have put the Rams in striking distance.

Saturday afternoon's contest at Slippery Rock proved the Rams "never say die" character. The Rock went up quickly on the Rams, leading 2-0 in the second half behind goals from Jeremy Dieghton and Iain Langstone. A win in this game would mean a playoff berth for Slippery Rock and put the Rams practically out of playoff contention.

However, Senior co-captain Frank DeMas would not let his season end so early. DeMas came up with an unassisted goal just seconds after Langstone's goal. The Rams gained momentum at this point and would not be stopped. It was first-year player Zac Tassone picking up the next tally with an assist from DeMas. Tassone's scoring has been quiet since his four-point game against Goldey-Beacom back in August.

With the score 2-2, the Rams finally received the lucky bounce that seemed a long time coming. Off a corner kick, the Slippery Rock miscue ended up in an own-goal, which would be the game-winner in this important contest. It was a Slippery Rock lucky bounce off a corner kick in the teams first match that proved to be the game winner in their September contest.

The Rams were in Lock Haven on Thursday in another key PSAC match-up. West Chester once again was forced to play from behind, something they have been used to this year. They trailed 1-0 at the half.

Mike Pryor tied the game early in the second half to give the Rams life and the will to fight once again. Pryor was able to take one touch and push the ball into the back of the net following a cross from senior captain Ben Gotwald.

?The Golden Rams' game-winning goal was set up by Ricky Williamson beating a Lock Haven defender one-on-one and firing a shot off the far post. Then, it was David Miller on the doorstep to pick up the garbage for his sixth goal of the season and put the Rams in the lead for good.

Miller has provided the Rams with energy off the bench all year and is second on the team in goals. Miller has played in 14 games this season, coming of the bench in nine of those contests.

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