MADISON, N.J. – The Arcadia University men's soccer team traveled to Madison, N.J. Saturday afternoon, battling FDU-Florham to a 0-0 draw. The Knights move to 5-2-1 on the season, while the Devils move to 2-4-3.
HOW IT HAPPENED: The Knights jumped on the Devils early, taking two shots and two corner kicks in the first three minutes of the game; they would hold the hosts without a shot for the first 22:05 of the contest. The Devils were able to muster two shots on goal in the half, but junior
Chris Watson had the answer. Arcadia responded with five shots on goal in the second half, including one off the foot of freshman
Kyle Walters that made it past the keeper but was saved off the goal line by a defender. Junior
Bradley McKim was awarded a penalty kick in the 64th minute, however the Devils' keeper was able to tip it to the post.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS: While the hosts were able to outshoot the Knights 18-12 overall, Arcadia put five shots on goal compared to four for the Devils.
IN GOAL: Junior
Chris Watson moved to 5-2-1 for Arcadia as he made four saves; JT Bretschneider made four saves at the other end.
UP NEXT: The Knights host Valley Forge Wednesday night, before turning their attention to MAC Commonwealth play at Lycoming next Saturday.