ITHACA, N.Y. - Both teams dealt with difficult playing conditions with a constant downpour as well as fog throughout the Ithaca region on Saturday. It took an all-out effort by the Ithaca College women's soccer team who came from behind to earn a 3-2 win in double overtime. The Bombers played in back-to-back days for the first time this season and with the victory they improved to 10-3 overall and 4-2 within the Liberty League.

The Dutchwomen got on the board first in the 15^th minute as they were sent on the counterattack after clearing an IC corner kick. Amanda Squeglia tapped in the goal after she was assisted by Emma Schleimer. The score remained 1-0 into the halftime break with the Bombers holding a 3-2 lead in shot attempts. Ithaca's best chance of the half occurred in the 10^th minute when Alex Epifani ripped a shot from over 25-yards out and it hit the crossbar.

The first shot of the second half was tallied by the Bombers when Alex Epifani dribbled past an opposing defender but her attempt on frame was saved by Alex Mitty. An equalizer was finally achieved at the 53:46 mark when Epifani whipped in a cross that found the head of Kelsey Espenhorst who nodded it to the left of the goalie. It was the third goal of the season for the native of Hamilton, N.J.

Union College seized the momentum back just 10-seconds later. Off of the ensuing kick-off, a pass was sent out wide and corralled by Amanda Squeglia who sent in a cross that ended going into the top right hand corner of the net that earned her a brace.

The 2-1 advantage was held into the 61^st minute when the Bombers nearly equalized again when Alex Epifani whipped in a dangerous cross, but Megan Buttinger was unable to get onto the end of it. The Bombers continued the offensive pressure and were rewarded when Allison Heft slotted the ball into the back of the net off a corner kick. The goal was Heft's first of her collegiate career and it was assisted by Delaney Rutan.

With the score tied at 2-2, Ithaca College were the more dangerous team for the final minutes of the second half but neither team was able to add to the scoresheet sending the game into overtime. It was deadlocked for the first 10 minute overtime period but the Bombers did threaten in the opening minutes.

The decisive goal was scored at the 101:04 mark on another corner kick. This time a scramble in front of the goal occurred after the corner and Allison Heft was there to tap the ball past the goalkeeper as the team rushed the field to celebrate with first year defender.

Prior to the first touch, the Ithaca College women's soccer program celebrated Senior Day honoring an outstanding class of 10 women for their dedication and hard work within the classroom while at IC. The Bombers will return to action in exactly a week when they travel to Troy, N.Y. for a road matchup with RPI. Game time for the match on Oct. 26 is slated for 1 p.m.