Men's soccer posts 2-2 tie at Millikin
The men's soccer team capped a long day of Greenville action against Millikin with a 2-2 draw on Saturday night after the football team played Millikin on the same field earlier in the day.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville (0-1-1, 0-0-0) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Millikin (0-1-1, 0-0-0) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Team Stats
Millikin
| Game Statistics | Greenville | Millikin |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 8 (3) | 19 (7) |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Fouls | 8 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 9 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
DECATUR, Ill. - The men's soccer team capped a long day of Greenville action against Millikin with a 2-2 draw on Saturday night after the football team played Millikin on the same field earlier in the day.
The Panthers jumped ahead early with a goal from Jared McPeek in the seventh minute of the match with an assist credited to Pablo Valverde.
Just before the first half ended, Benn Jane tallied a goal with eight seconds remaining to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead.
In the second half, Greenville succumbed to Millikin's pressure, giving up a goal in the 52nd and 80th minutes.
Neither team was able to secure the winning goal, and the game ended in a tie.
Hiram Cruz received the nod as Greenville's goalkeeper, and he had five saves.
Valverde was GU's leader with two shots, one on goal.
Millikin held a 19-8 shot advantage in the match and took nine corner kicks compared to three from Greenville.
The Panthers (0-1-1) will look for their first win on Wednesday with a match at Washington St. Louis.