LEWISTON, Maine -- Peabo Knoth netted the game-winning goal 5:20 into overtime, completing a 2-1 comeback victory for the Bates College men's soccer team over Connecticut College on Saturday afternoon.

Knoth sealed the victory when he carried the ball from right to left and shot into the lower left corner of the Camels goal, for his team-best fifth score of the season.

The evenly matched teams tied in shot attempts (16-16) and both teams' goalkeepers collected six saves. Connecticut College took three more corner kicks in the game, 5-2.

The visiting Camels (5-4, 2-3 NESCAC) went on top in the game's 12th minute, when Colin Patch sent a direct kick into the upper right corner of the goal, past Bates keeper Sam Polito.

Camels substitute Charlie Overton threatened with 2:30 left in the half, forcing Polito to knock the ball away and giving the Camels a corner kick. but with 1:30 left in the half, Bates tied the game up as Justin Yacovino had a shot blocked but collected the ball and scored on the final shot of teh half, finding the bottom left corner.

The second half went scoreless, with Bates outshooting Connecticut College 9-7. With just 5 seconds remaining in regulation, Polito saved a shot by the Camels' Mathew Bitchell.

Connecticut College's Kevin O'Brien took the first shot of overtime with 5:20 left in the period, striking the post. Forty seconds later, Knoth netted the game-winner.

Bates is off until Monday, Oct. 13, when the Bobcats host Curry in a non-conference game. The Camels play at Eastern Connecticut St. on Tuesday at 4pm.