GLENSIDE, Pa. – The Arcadia University men's soccer team earned a crucial point in the MAC Freedom standings on Saturday afternoon, battling the defending conference champions to a 1-1 draw. The Knights move to 6-3-6 overall and 3-0-3 in conference play.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Arcadia opened the scoring with a well-worked goal. Scott Jordan delivered a cross toward the far post, finding Daniel Altman, who connected with a cutting Elijah Kaba to give the Knights an early 1-0 advantage.
- The Ducks responded with an equalizer 15 minutes into the second half to even the score at 1-1.
- The Knights looked to reclaim the lead in the 85th minute when Juan Pozo fired a shot just wide of the left post.
- Alex Chyzowych threatened again in the 87th minute, but his strike sailed just wide of the right post as the contest ended in a draw.
KNIGHT LEADERS
Shots: Scott Jordan (3), Juan Pozo (2)
Shots on Goal: Scott Jordan (2), Elijah Kaba (1)
Saves: Arcadia (5)
KNIGHT NOTES
- Kaba's goal brings him level with Jordan for the team lead with five goals on the season.
- Jordan has now recorded a goal or an assist in six of the Knights' last eight games.
- Arcadia remains in second place in the MAC Freedom standings with 12 points, trailing Lebanon Valley by two points.
UP NEXT
The Knights return to action on Tuesday, Oct. 27, when they travel to New Jersey to face FDU-Florham.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
