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Pelafas scores in double overtime to push soccer past Miami (Oh)

Central Michigan soccer team celebrates a double overtime win against Miami (Oh) on Friday, Sept. 30.

Another game, another game-winning goal for Alexis Pelafas.

This time it was Miami (Ohio) who fell victim to the sophomore's clutch scoring.

With four minutes left in the second overtime period, Pelafas received a pass from junior Savannah Beetcher in the right corner of the box with a defender draped over her right shoulder.

Pelafas boxed out the RedHawk defender, spun around and scored to give the Chippewas the 1-0 win. She is ranked second in the nation in goals with 11.