MOUNT VERNON – Cornell's men picked up a big 2-1 soccer win in overtime against Midwest Conference challenger Lake Forest on Youth Day Saturday afternoon.
 
The Rams continued their stellar season with their eighth straight victory. The win brings their record to 12-2 overall and 5-0 in MWC competition. The Rams sit alone atop the MWC standings with three league matches remaining.
 
Cornell opened the scoring 18 minutes into the first half. Gaurab Khadka received a pass from George Archer inside the box and elevated the ball over the outstretched keeper.
 
Lake Forest (4-10-1 overall, 4-2 MWC) equalized seven minutes into the second half. The score would stay 1-1 and the match went into overtime.
 
The Rams earned a free kick on the left wing eight minutes into the first overtime period. Blake Soto whipped in the cross and Justin Howe rose highest to head the ball into the net for the clinching score. 
 
Cornell attempted 12 shots to Lake Forest's five for the game. Archer led the Rams with five shots. Cian McNamara attempted three shots. Greg Pappadakis, Zach Miller, Howe and Khadka had one attempt each.
 
Will Bickel played the full match in goal for Cornell, making two saves.
 
The next two matches for Cornell are against Knox and Lawrence, the closest challengers in the MWC race.