SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University men's soccer team played Indiana Wesleyan University to a 1-1 draw on Thursday night at the Cougar Soccer Complex.

Cole Russell put Spring Arbor on top in the opening moments of the match, but the Wildcats scored on a penalty kick in the second half, and after 110 minutes the score remained even.

 
THE BASICS
SCORE: Spring Arbor 1, Indiana Wesleyan 1
LOCATION: Cougar Soccer Complex | Spring Arbor, Mich.
RECORDS: Spring Arbor 2-2-1 (2-2-1 CL), Indiana Wesleyan 3-1-2 (2-1-2 CL)

 
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

• Spring Arbor jumped on Indiana Wesleyan early. A cross from Michael Procopio found its mark and Russell's header found its way past the IWU goalkeeper to give the Cougars a 1-0 lead less than four minutes into the game.
• The Cougars caught a bad break in the early stages of the second half when an SAU defender deflected a shot in the box, but was whistled for a handball. Indiana Wesleyan's Zack Hargreaves put away the ensuing penalty kick to level the score.
• Spring Arbor created a few dangerous chances in the closing minutes of regulation and overtime, but IWU's goalkeeper made three great saves to preserve the tie.
• Both teams recorded 16 shots in the match.
• SAU goalkeeper Christopher Banfi finished with four saves.

 

UP NEXT
Spring Arbor hosts Huntington University on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.