ROME, Ga. – Shorter University's Mark Hanion led the Hawks to a 3-2 victory over West Alabama with the game-winning goal in the 97^th minute of overtime in Gulf South Conference men's soccer action Sunday.

Shorter improves to 4-6-1 overall and 2-2 in the GSC, while issuing the Tigers its first conference loss of the year. UWA dips to 5-5-2 and 4-1-1. It was the fourth match to go into extra minutes for the Tigers, marking five overtime periods this season.

The Hawks took its first lead only one minute into regulation with a goal by Darwin Lorn. It took until four minutes into the second half before the Tigers responded with a goal on an Alex Brown penalty shot.

UWA proceeded to take the lead with another goal by Liam Ireland in the 55^th minute. Charlie Dennis then netted the equalizer with the 77^th minute to send the match into extra minutes.

Austin Trevers (4-6-1) picked up the win in the net for Shorter, completing seven saves. Joshua Bramwell (4-2-1) took the loss with three saves.

West Alabama men's soccer returns home on Friday to host GSC opponent Spring Hill College. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium.