AAC thriller results in a tie between men’s soccer and Montreat

MONTREAT, N.C. (Oct. 15, 2022) - The Point University men's soccer team traveled to Montreat College for a road matchup in Appalachian Athletic Conference play, where both teams tied 2-2 in the final minute. 

Both teams came into the matchup with intentions, starting the game with ways to spoil the afternoon in the quickest way possible. Montreat took two quick shots on goal in the first six minutes, but Point's defense held their ground. The Skyhawks returned the favor by taking their shots on goal until the Cavaliers stood tall as well. Point found success on offense when Lucas Van Batenburg scored the first goal for the Skyhawks to take a 1-0 lead. As both teams neared halftime, Montreat was held scoreless. 

The Cavaliers took the field in the second half with a mindset to attack constantly and struck gold within the first five minutes when they tied the game off a scored goal. The Skyhawks got off to a slow start by containing Montreat on offense as the Cavs continued taking their attempts at goal. The Cavaliers took their first lead of the game as they scored their second goal of the game to now lead 2-1. The Skyhawks held their composure as Fabian Saborio rallied the Point with their second-scored goal to tie the game 2-2.  Both teams attempted to try to steal a victory with a game-winning goal, but the match ended in a draw. 

In the box 

Montreat outshot Point 28-13 with 10 shots on goal compared to the Skyhawks' six. Diego Espino, Ethan Aler and Tommy Eskew. Lucas Van Batenburg and Fabian Saborio were the lone scorers for Point on the evening. In goal, Niels Van Gool secured eight saves. 

Up next 

The Skyhawks will return to the pitch for an AAC matchup on the road against CIU on Wednesday, Oct. 19, starting at 7:00 p.m.