Dodgers Lax Falls Despite 4 Goals From McLinden

fell to West Morris Mendham at home in double overtime on Tuesday afternoon, dropping to 0-2 early in the season.

IN SHORT
Both teams struggled to hold a lead throughout the game, with Madison finishing the first and second quarters up by only one. Despite going into the half down by one, West Morris Mendham fought back and kept the game close. After ending regulation tied at 11, both teams did not score throughout the first overtime period and much of the second, but a goal by Liam McAdams with 0:14 left in the second overtime gave West Morris Mendham the win, 12-11.

DODGER OF THE GAME

Colin McLinden—Was involved in nine of the Dodgers' 11 goals, with four goals and five assists. McLinden, one of the Dodgers' captains, had four assists in the first quarter alone. He scored two goals in the second quarter and two more in the third. He also controlled the ball for Madison throughout the game, directing play and managing the clock when necessary.

OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES

Billy Battaglia (Madison), two goals, one assist; Collin Scarpello (Madison), two goals in the first quarter; Liam McAdams (West Morris), game-winning goal, one assist.

THEY SAID IT

 "We came out with more hustle, more desire; we scored 11, and that goalie's going to Syracuse."–Madison head coach Mark Sweeney

"This was a big turning point, it feels good to get a win."–Liam McAdams, West Morris Mendham, on his decisive goal.

"They played well...it's Madison...they've always been tough for a number of years."–West Morris Mendham head coach Jeff Seals

Up Next—Chatham on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Chatham High School.