More than a decade since its only other four-overtime game, the University of Hartford - unfortunately suffered the same fate by identical scores- losing to Commonwealth Coast foe Wentworth, 11-10, Tuesday at Al-Marzook Field.

The Hartford defense was phenomenal over the first three overtimes in keeping Wentworth off the board and keeping the tied. The Leopards launched 12 shots to Hartford's three in the overtime periods. There was a span in which Wentworth registered six shots on one possession. 

However, WIT finally tallied the game-winner with 1:23  remaining in the fourth overtime, ending the longest game in school history. 

Sophomore Ryan Varano was responsible for getting Hartford into the extra time with the equalizing goal with 74 seconds remaining in the game. It came as the Leopards took the lead with a pair of goals in 17 seconds midway through the fourth period. 

Sophomore Aidan Kemp notched three goals, while sophomore Ryan Varano notched a pair of markers.

The Hawks traded a pair of goals with the Leopards at the onset of the first period but found themselves down 6-4 at the half. The Hawks took control at the beginning of the third period scoring three straight goals to enter the fourth period tied 8-8. 

INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES

• Hartford finished with 37 shots, 22 of which were on goal, while Wentworth had 50 shots with 25 on goal.

• Hartford finished with five assists on 10 goals, while Wentworth had five assists on 11 goals. 

• Freshman Nicholas Forgione tallied his 16th goal of the season along with an assist. 

• Kemp registered his 10th goal of the season

• Graduate Jake Ojert tallied a pair of assists. 

• Freshman Aidan Ezra tallied his 15th goal of the season along with an assist. 

• Freshman Ethan Hunt registered his 12th goal of the season and a team-high 10th assist. 

• Freshman Jack Hart notched his first goal of the season. 

• Senior Justin Pezzolesi registered his eighth goal of the season. 

• The Hawks were 20-of-28 in clear attempts, while the Leopards were 21-of-24 in clear attempts.

• Face-off specialists Ben Costanzo and Cameron James combined to win 13-of-26 face-offs.

• Freshman Christopher Ledwick registered 15 saves.

NEXT ON TAP 

Hartford (3-6 overall 1-3 CCC) will head on the road to continue conference play, facing the University of New England 3 p.m. Saturday.