Virginia, the fourth seed in the 48-team field and Bucknell’s opponent Wednesday night, is 14-3-1 this year. The overtime victory was the first of the year for the Bison, who had been 0-0-6 when playing an overtime period. Schmiegel’s goal was the second of the year for the sophomore, while Wolf’s assist tied him for second on the team with four.

Vallie tried to head the ball away, but it instead deflected off him and into the empty net just five minutes, 16 seconds into the first overtime period. The 2005 Toms River North graduate dribbled out of the corner slightly and lofted a shot from 12 yards out over Kelley’s head. Schmiegel took a pass from Justin Wolf deep in the left corner, causing George Mason goalie Sean Kelley to shift. Virginia is coached by George Gelnovatch (Wall), one of the most recognized Boca alumni in Club history. The Bison, who were making their first NCAA appearance since 1976, will move on to the second round and face No. Schmiegel and Bucknell advance to the 2nd round to meet the University of Virginia, coached by Geroge Gelnovatch, one of the most recognized Boca alumni in Club history.īoca standout’s OT goal is second of seasonįAIRFAX, VA – Jersey Shore Boca U23 standout midfielder Mark Schmiegel’s (Toms River) shot from the left wing just over five minutes into overtime deflected off goalkeeper Michael Vallie and into an empty net to give the Bucknell men’s soccer team a 1-0 win over George Mason, its first NCAA Tournament victory since 1974, on a sun-splashed field at George Mason Stadium Saturday afternoon. Jersey Shore Boca U23 standout midfielder Mark Schmiegel’s shot from the left wing just over five minutes into overtime gave the Bucknell men’s soccer team a 1-0 win over George Mason and its first NCAA Tournament victory since 1974 at George Mason Stadium Saturday afternoon. Schmiegel Leads Bucknell to NCAA Second Round

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