By Nick Novy/Cincinnati State Sports Information

Cincinnati, OH---Freshman Liam Doyle scored goals in the 83rd and 84th minute of Saturday's North Central District title game to propel Cincinnati State past the Community College of Baltimore County - Essex as to earn a spot in the NJCAA National Tournament.

A game that remained scoreless until the 52nd minute, CCBC-Essex struck first with a goal by forward Bungson Kim. CCBC-Essex held onto the lead and appeared poised to claim the district title until Doyle, an international student-athlete from the Isle of Man, scored off a rebound to tie the game.

"Liam's first goal with one of the biggest goals in our program's history. His second goal may have been the biggest," Head Coach Mike Combs said.

With extra time looming, Cincinnati State drew a penalty in CCBC-Essex's box. Doyle converted on the penalty kick to send Cincinnati State to its second national tournament appearance in three season.

"We had generated so many chances throughout the game. It is an incredible feeling to deliver for my team. It was one of the most dramatic wins I have been a part of," Doyle said after the game.

Now at 17-5-1 and ranked No. 9 in the NJCAA national poll, the Surge will have a week to prepare for the NJCAA National Tournament hosted by Darton State College in Albany, Georgia. The tournament begins Nov. 12 and concludes with the national finals on Nov, 17.

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