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Photo Courtesy of Greg Payan
Photo Courtesy of Greg Payan

Men's Soccer: Bison and Gators Draw in PAC Opener

BETHANY, W.Va. – The Bethany College men's soccer team opened Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play against the Allegheny College Gators on Hoag Field Tuesday afternoon. The Bison and Gators ended in a 2-2 draw.

THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • After a scoreless first half, the Gators scored to take a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute of the match.
  • Bethany's Jahzinho O'Garro knotted the match at 1-1 after hitting the penalty kick in the 68th minute.
  • After back-to-back saves by the Gator's goalkeeper, Bison junior Lucas Puebla gave Bethany the lead in the 69th minute.
  • Allegheny gained momentum and knotted the match at 2-2 in the 75th minute.

MATCH NOTES

  • Today's match was Allegheny's first match in the PAC since 1983.
  • Adis Salihovic made eight saves
  • Bethany held the shot advantage, 23-14 over the Gators
  • Bethany took seven corner kicks compared to Allegheny's one.

RECORDS:

Bethany College Bison – 4-2-2 (0-0-1 PAC)

Allegheny College Gators – 1-4-1 (0-0-1 PAC)

WHAT'S NEXT?

The Bison will host Mount Union on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 3 pm on Hoag Field.