CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois Tech's men's soccer battled back from an 0-2 deficit on Wednesday night, emerging with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Finlandia Lions.

How It Happened

• The Scarlet Hawks started off slowly and conceded a goal in the 26^th minute and the score stayed at 1-0 Lions going into halftime.
• A Tech miscue allowed the Lions to jump out to a 2-0 lead in the 51^st minute.
• Tech would bounce back with two quick goals in the 51^st and 53^rd minute to tie the game.
• Anthony Paiotti provided late game heroics with a great finish to make it 3-2. Watch the video here.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Ryan Fagan scored one goal and forced an own goal to tie the game at 2-2.
• Paiotti provided the game winning goal off an assist from Devin Zakeri.
• Adam Falcigno had three saves in the win.

Stats to Know

• Shots were in favor of Tech 14-8,
• Tech led in shots on goal 10 to 5.
• The Scarlet Hawks also led in corner kicks (8-1)

Up Next

• The Scarlet Hawks travel to Mequon WI on Saturday, September 25^th to face conference rival Concordia University at 3:30 pm.