DAYTON, Tenn. (September 28, 2022)- The Truett McConnell University men's soccer team traveled to face Appalachian Athletic Conference competitor Bryan College, where the Bears fought with grit, but resulted in a draw (1-1). TMU rises to a record of 5-2-2, 2-2-1 AAC, while the Lions rise to 2-3-3, 2-0-2 AAC.
PLAY BY PLAY
In the first period, the Bears worked hard on defense while the Lions took numerous shots. A corner kick from Nour Alamri set the pace, followed by a shot on goal from Adrian Hoffher. TMU continued to rally with a shot that was wide from Will Fraser-Gray, followed by a shot on goal. A corner kick from Patrick McGrath sent both teams into the half at 1-0.
In the second period, the Bears were seen outshooting the Lions 8-4. A shot by Alamri just missed by hitting the crossbar, followed by Jose Ventura missing high. Back-to-back shots on goal from Ventura and Fraser-Gray set the scene for the Bears lone goal of the day. In the 63rd minute, Fraser-Gray, assisted by Lucan Yates, gave TMU an advantage (1-0). In the final seconds, the Lions retaliated with a goal of their own, leaving the Bears to result in a draw (1-1).
LEADERS
Most notable, Keeper Daniel Santema had nine saves on the day. Fraser-Gray led the way with four shots, three on goal, and one goal. Following, Ventura produced two shots, one on goal, followed by Justin Hicks with two shots.
UP NEXT
The Bears return to the TMU Soccer Complex to face AAC foe Kentucky Christian University on Friday, September 30. Match time is set for 11:00 a.m.
Â
Â
