PHILADELPHIA - Junior Emily Banashefski scored her second goal of the season less than 10 seconds into the non-conference match against Columbia on Wednesday evening. The Lions, however, battled back to tie the game with less than 10 minutes to go in regulation and found the game-winner in the second overtime period to hand the Explorers a tough 2-1 defeat.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Directly after the opening kickoff, a miscue by the Columbia defense created a prime opportunity for the Explorers seconds in.
• Banashefski was the beneficiary, depositing her shot past Paige Nurkin to give the home team a quick 1-0 lead.
• The score remained the same through the first 45 minutes of action, as La Salle goalkeeper Jordynn Stallard made five saves in the opening half.
• In the second half, the two teams each had chances but the Explorers remained in front until the later portion of the period.
• Sophia Cavaliere headed home a cross from Sam Cohn to knot the score at 1-1 in the 83rd minute.
• Following a scoreless first overtime period, the Lions clinched the win as Madi Pilla left-footed a shot to the lower-right corner of goal with just about six minutes left in extra time.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• The two teams combined for 36 shots in a high-paced offensive affair. The Lions held a 20-16 advantage.
• Stallard closed with 10 saves for the match, which marked a career high to eclipse her prior high of seven set this season at Drexel.
• Sophomore Kelli McGroarty led the Explorers with five shots, including three on frame. Pilla paced Columbia with seven attempts.

UP NEXT:

• La Salle will have a week off before its next contest at Saint Francis U. in Loretto, Pa., on Wednesday, Sept. 15.