'KEENE, N.H. 9/7/03 - Joey Amaio's (Wethersfield, Conn.) goal at the 8:19 mark of overtime lifted Keene State College to a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Rowan University at the Diadora-Dunkin' Donuts Soccer Showdown at Owl Athletic Complex on Sunday.

Amaio, the tournament MVP, took a centering pass from Eric Scott (West Springfield, Mass.) and blasted into the right top corner for the game-winner.

Rowan took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Rich Dominiak (Mt.Laurel, N.J.) on a corner kick by Oscar Hernandez (Woodstown, N.J.) at the 69:12 mark of the second half.

Less than a minute after the goal, KSC had a chance to tie the score when Jason Lombardo (Woburn, Mass.) was pulled down in the box.  Lombardo's penalty kick to the far right corner was saved by goalie Tom Eichom (Dumont, N.J.).

Following a key defensive play by Mike Lewis (Manchester, Conn.) who knocked away a open net attempt by David Halliwell, KSC got the equalizer.  Luke Trill (Northfield, Mass.) sent Lombardo down the left side and the junior striker put the ball into the top far corner to knot the game.

John Harke (Leeds, Mass.) almost gave KSC the win two minutes into overtime but his shot was just wide of the post.  Amaio would not be denied. His second goal of the season gave the Owls the big early-season win.

Brandon Beck made seven saves for KSC (2-2) while Tom Eichhorn stopped three shots for Rowan (2-2).

MVP- Joey Amaio (KSC); Offensive Player of the Tournament: Rich Dominiak (Rowan); Defensive Player of the Tournament: Mike Lewis (KSC);

All-Tournament team: Goalie: Tom Eichhorn (Rowan); Back: John Harke (KSC); Back: Ramon Almendarez (NJCU); Back: Dominiak (Rowan); Midfield: Doug Warner (Norwich); Johan Gonzake