Connor Alba put together a textbook example of “right place, right time,” as he scored a golden goal for Marquette on Saturday night, lifting the Golden Eagles past St. John’s, 1-0. MU is now 2-8-2 on the season, but more importantly, 2-2-1 in Big East play. That’s seven points for the Golden Eagles, and that’s currently good enough for a three-way tie for third place in the Big East.
Alba’s game winner came with just 26 seconds left in the second overtime session, as the two teams had combined for 20 previous shots in the match, but hadn’t propelled one into the net.