Puma Men's Soccer opened up their conference schedule by defeating Scottsdale 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night.

The Pumas were down early, trailing 2-0 at halftime. The Artichokes scored on a penalty kick in the 15^th minute and again in the 44^th minute of the game, with 18 seconds left in the half.

The Pumas fought back in the second half, with Cesar Sworan scoring back-to-back goals to tie the game up at 2-all. Sworan scored in the 63^rd minute (Jalen Pasillas) and again in the 71^st minute (Mark Dobos) to force the game into overtime. In the 98^th minute of the game, Alvin Johnson scored to give the Pumas the 3-2 win.

The Pumas had 23 shots on the night, with Sworan leading the team with five shots and two goals.

The Pumas will take on GateWay on Saturday, September 17 at 4:30pm at Eagle Park.