Late Binkowski goal gives Bobcats first win

Late Binkowski goal gives Bobcats first win

By Giovanni Mio, QBSN Staff Writer

 

A last-minute goal from junior Jay Binkowski (Bethany, Conn.) broke an 11-11 tie that led to the Bobcats winning their first game of the season 12-11 over Binghamton Saturday afternoon.

“We knew we had limited time but we wanted to make sure we got a good shot,” said Binkowski. “We didn’t want to settle for just anything.”

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The goal was one of three Quinnipiac goals scored in the final minute of play. Sophomore Brandon Kuring (New Milford, Conn.) and freshman Pat Corcoran (Stratford, Conn.) scored the other two.

Quinnipiac was also without junior captain Basil Kostaras (Southlake, Texas). Kostaras currently holds an 11-point game streak.

“Not having Basil was a big downfall for us,” said Binkowski. “It put more pressure on the older guys.”

The Bobcats will travel to play their first conference game of the season against Mount St. Mary’s Mar. 31 at 1 p.m.

“The guys worked really hard today and it was nice to have a full week to get ready,” said head coach Eric Fekete. “I’m really proud of them.”

Most of the offense in the game came from the first half. Three of Quinnipiac’s 12 goals came in the first five minutes of the game. The Bobcats went into the half with a 9-7 lead.

Binghamton scored three straight goals to start off the second half only for Quinnipiac to score three out of the next four, including the Binkowski game-winner.

Bobcat freshman Michael Sagl (West Islip, N.Y.) scored four times, all in the first half. Binkowski scored three goals.

“The hardest part of young guys is either you control the game or the game controls you,” said Fekete. “It was probably the most complete fourth quarter effort all year.”

Bearcats sophomore Michael Antinozzi scored two goals in the game, giving him 25 on the season. His 25 goals are second in the nation.