Last-Minute Goal Secures Owls Their First Victory Of The 2023 Season

The Prince George's Community College men's soccer team earned their first victory of the season on Friday, September 8^th over Northern Virginia Community College after a goal from freshman midfielder Johnny Sesay in the 88^th minute gave the Owls a 3-2 lead as time winded down. 

Sophomore Francis Ogbankwa opened the scoring in the first half when he netted his second goal of the season in the 23^rd minute of action with an assist from Jose Flores. NOVA took twice as many shots as Prince George's (8-4) in the first half, but the Owls held strong on defense with 5 saves. The Nighthawks came out quick following halftime, netting two goals (50', 52') in under two minutes to take control, 2-1.

Prince George's freshman Chukuwma Maduwuba tied things up at two each in the 61^st with another assist from Flores. After a few physical fouls and even a yellow card awarded to the Owls down the stretch, Sesay broke the tie with little time remaining to put his team in front, 3-2 with only two minutes left. Osenose Ibhagui assisted on the goal, Sesay's third of the season which leads the team.

Prince George's improved to 1-2-1 on the year with the victory and picked up some needed momentum heading into their matchup against Howard Community College on Tuesday, September 12^th where the Owls and Dragons kick off at home in Largo at 5 PM.