OWINGS MILLS, Md. In one of the wildest finishes of the early DeeThreeLax season, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays stunned No. 17 Stevenson University, rallying from a late deficit to force overtime, then securing a thrilling 20-19 upset at Mustang Stadium on Wednesday night.

Trailing by two goals with under five minutes to play, Elizabethtown mounted a furious comeback. Sparked by a flurry of second half scoring, the Blue Jays ripped off seven unanswered goals in the fourth quarter, capped off by an overtime tally just 1:20 into extra time, completing one of the program’s most memorable victories.

Key Contributors on offense

The Blue Jays showcased a balanced and relentless offensive effort:

• Brent Wehland led the charge with a game-high 6 goals and added an assist, constantly finding seams in Stevenson’s defense and igniting the comeback.

• Tristan Coleman was electric, contributing 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 total points, anchoring Etown’s Offense.

• Finn Kristan also delivered a big night with 5 goals and 1 assist, including key strikes in the late stages of the fourth quarter to tie the game.

• Reese Levinson chipped in 3 goals and 1 assist, giving Etown sustained offensive pressure throughout the contest.

Stevenson responded with outstanding individual performances of its own, led by Darrell Curtis (4 goals, 1 assist) and Gavin Gossen (4 goals, 3 assists), as the Mustangs kept pace in what quickly turned into a high scoring affair.

Momentum Shifts and Game Flow

Stevenson jumped out to an early advantage, scoring the game’s first three goals. But Elizabethtown answered robustly in the first and second quarters, taking a 10-6 edge into halftime.

The third quarter saw a Stevenson surge, as the hosts outscored the Blue Jays 8-0, reclaiming control and taking a 14-10 lead. Yet Elizabethtown’s resilience shone through in the fourth. Rallying in dramatic fashion, the Blue Jays scored 9 fourth-quarter goals, including a snapshot of clutch markers in the final minute to tie the game at 19-19 capped by Wehland’s goal with just one second left in regulation.

Final and Overtime Heroics

With momentum firmly in their favor, Etown carried its surge into the overtime session. Just 1:20 into extra time, the Blue Jays struck for the game-winning goal to stun the No. 17 Mustangs and secure the upset.

Stats

• Shots: Elizabethtown 55 (35 on goal) vs. Stevenson — 39 (25 on goal)

• Saves: Blue Jays’ goalie (Ben Zaire) posted 6 saves, compared to 15 for Stevenson’s netminder Nick Ungerland.

• Ground Balls: Stevenson narrowly edged Etown, 36-35, in the hustle battle.

A Historic Win for Etown

This victory marked a milestone for the Blue Jays, as it was their first ever win at Mustang Stadium and a signature win over a nationally ranked opponent.

The Blue Jays improve to 1-2 on the season, while Stevenson falls to 1-1. Both teams will look to build off the buzz from this crazy contest as the DeeThreeLax campaign unfolds.