EMMITSBURG, MD – Niagara and Mount St. Mary's played to a 2-2 draw Saturday afternoon in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The Purple and White are now 3-6-2 overall and 2-0-1 in MAAC play while the Mount moves to 6-4-1 overall and 2-1-1 in conference action.
Game Recap
First Half
• The reigning MAAC Offensive Player of the Week,
Gabriel Mikina gave Niagara an early 1-0 lead over the Mount after scoring on off a rebound from the right side.
Nuukele Gboe was awarded the assist on the play.
• In the 25th minute of play, Mount St. Mary's would tie the score at 1-1 following a score off the right foot of Ethan Glasser.
• Niagara's second goal was scored by
Rodrigo Almeida in the 40th minute of action. Almeida headed the cross from
Alberto Sanchez Cervera into the back of the net to give Niagara a 2-1 lead before the break.
Second Half
• the Mount would score the equalizer in the 71st minute of play, this one off the foot of Jesus Salazar. The goal was assisted by Erick Villatoro and Kofi Amoah.
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Federico Cugge nearly gave Niagara a 3-2 lead in the 81st minute of action but his attempt went off the right woodwork, keeping the score tied.
Niagara Notes
• Saturday marked the first meeting all-time between NU and the Mount.
• Niagara took a total of 18 shots in the contest, with eight landing on target.
• Almeida's goal in the first half was his team-leading fifth of the season, while Mikina recorded his third goal of the season with his tally.
• Senior goaltender
Josh Savoni made one save in the contest as the Mount registed nine shots, three of which were on goal.
• Both teams recorded five corners in the contest.
Up Next
• Niagara returns to the pitch on Wednesday when it travels to Loudonville, N.Y., for a battle with Siena. Kickoff between the Purple Eagles and Siants is set for 2 p.m.
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