CLEVELAND, Ga. (October 27, 2023) – On Friday, the Truett McConnell University men's soccer team hosted Appalachian Athletic Conference foe, Reinhardt University for their final regular season match-up, where the game resulted in a gut-wrenching draw after a second half battle against the Eagles, 1-1. TMU finishes the regular season with an overall record of 9-2-4, 7-2-4 AAC, while RU sits at a record of 9-3-5, 7-3-2 AAC.
 
PLAY-BY-PLAY
The first half saw RU first to move with a shot saved by keeper Aleksa Lukic. TMU quickly responded with a blocked shot from Max Farris, as the Bears attempted to catch an early lead. Three chances by Lucan Yates, featuring two shots and a header attempt, gave TMU the chance to secure an advantage over RU, but was ultimately unsuccessful as both teams headed into the half, 0-0.
 
In the second half, both teams were eager to pull ahead, when in the 78^th minute a good ball by Will Fraser-Gray found Oscar Brennan in perfect position to put a header into the goal, putting the Bears up, 1-0. TMU continued to work hard on defense, holding RU scoreless, when a last chance effort in the 88^th minute by the visiting team, allowed the Eagles to even the score, resulting in a hard-fought draw, 1-1.
 
LEADERS
Brennan led the way for the Bears with one goal. Fraser-Gray followed with one assist and two shots, while Yates recorded three shots. Caleb Diaz tallied two shots and one defensive save, while Jez Walker-Paterson, Jose Ventura and Max Farris recorded one shot apiece. Keeper Lukic recorded three saves on the evening.
 
UP NEXT
The Bears will be back in action on Friday, November 3rd, as they begin AAC Tournament play. Match time, location, and opponent set to be determined.