Mathisen led the Blackbirds to a 3-2 overtime win against Sacred Heart on Friday night. After falling behind 2-1 to the Pioneers, the two-time NEC Player of the Week scored in the 79th minute, turning and finding the upper corner to tie the game. LIU earned a corner kick almost five minutes into the first overtime session and Mathisen struck again, curling a shot into the far corner for the win. The Oslo, Norway native leads the Blackbirds in goals (5) and points (14), and ranks in the NEC top-five in scoring, goals and assists.