INDIANAPOLIS – No. 2 Spring Arbor University traveled to Indianapolis on Wednesday for a top 10 matchup with Marian University and played to a 0-0 draw against the No. 8 ranked Knights.
THE BASICS
SCORE: (2) Spring Arbor 0, (8) Marian 0
LOCATION: Indianapolis, Ind.
RECORDS: Spring Arbor 11-0-1 (4-0-1 CL), Marian 9-1-3 (2-1-2 CL)
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- Undefeated Spring Arbor went on the road to take on rival Marian in a rematch of last year's national title game.
- The Cougars got started early with six shots and four corner kicks in the first 16 minutes. At the end of the first half, SAU had outshot the home team 8-3 and held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks.
- Marian had a chance to take the lead midway through the second half when it was awarded a penalty kick in the 62nd minute. However, SAU goalkeeper Blair Currie not only denied the penalty shot but saved the follow up attempt off the rebound from the initial attempt.
- Currie finished with four saves in the shutout – the team's ninth clean sheet of the season.
- Spring Arbor finished with 14 shots and Marian registered 12.
UP NEXT
Spring Arbor plays its next three matches at home beginning with a contest against Grace College (2-8-2, 0-3-2 CL) on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.