Reinhardt Rallies Past Columbia 2-1 on Ramalaine’s Late Winner
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| COL | 1 | 0 | 1 |
WALESKA, Ga. - Chandler Ramalaine scored with 5:40 remaining as Reinhardt University (8-4-2) rallied for a 2-1 victory over Columbia (SC) (4-9-1) on Monday, Oct. 26, at YOUNTS in Columbia, South Carolina. The Eagles scored both goals in the final 15 minutes.
Carlos Vazquez put Columbia ahead at 13:36 off an assist from Max Avila. Reinhardt’s first shot came from Nyck Waits at 27:44 and was saved by Noah Clarkson-Hall. The Columbia goalkeeper also denied Christian Anderson at 41:37, helping the hosts carry a 1-0 lead into halftime despite an even 4-4 shot count.
Goalkeeper Josh Wilson kept the Eagles within reach early in the second half. Wilson stopped Vazquez at 54:12 and Jack Pottieger seven seconds later, then denied Vini Teixeira at 61:39. Those three saves preserved the one-goal margin while Reinhardt searched for an equalizer.
Nathan Booth broke through with an unassisted goal at 75:49 to tie the match. The Eagles followed with sustained pressure, forcing saves on attempts by Josue Mendoza at 76:34, Dylan Griggs at 78:42 and Booth at 80:53. Ramalaine’s attempt at 81:34 was stopped for a Columbia team save, the fourth saved Reinhardt shot between its two goals.
Cristian Gonzalez supplied the assist on Ramalaine’s winner at 84:20. Wilson then turned away another Vazquez attempt at 85:04 to protect the lead, finishing with four saves in 90 minutes, all after halftime. Booth and Ramalaine each put both of their two shots on target, while Mendoza led the Eagles with three attempts.
Columbia finished with a 12-11 advantage in shots, but Reinhardt held a 9-5 edge in shots on goal and a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks. Clarkson-Hall recorded six of Columbia’s seven saves. The victory moved the Eagles to 6-3-2 in conference play, while Columbia fell to 2-7-1.
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