Emmitsburg, MD – Jacob Dykstra recorded his first collegiate goal as men's soccer drew with Mount St. Mary's 1-1 at the Waldron Family Stadium in Emmitsburg, MD
Niagara goes to 4-5-4, 3-2-3 in Metro play, while Mount St. Mary's goes to 2-6-8, 2-3-4 in conference action.
Mount St. Mary's got on the board first in the 19th minute of action as Abou Cherif found the back of the cage with Felix Alschner and Lincoln Bauer as helpers on Cherif's third goal of the season to give the Mountaineers a 1-0 advantage.
Niagara would continue to add pressure in the first half as they recorded 14 shots with four on target at The Mount keeper Ryan Collins.
Rood Apolon recorded two shots in the 24th and the 42nd minute.
Niagara tied the match up at one courtesy of Jacob Dykstra as he recorded his first collegiate tally. Prior to the game-tying goal, the Purple Eagles were awarded a corner kick, and
David Silva sent the attempt into the box where Dykstra headed the ball past the Mountaineers' keeper.
The Purple and White would continue to build pressure as they recorded six more shots with three on target.
Mount St. Mary's recorded seven shots in the second half with one on target. Grant recorded four saves in the draw.
Niagara Notes
• Niagara goes to 1-1-3 all-time against Mount St. Mary's
• Dykstra recorded his first collegiate goal
• The Purple Eagles recorded a season high in shots (24) and shots on goal (8)
• Silva recorded his third assist of the season, which leads the team
• Niagara won the corner kick battle 9-3
• Five different Purple Eagles played the full 90 minutes
Up Next
Niagara men's soccer is back in action as they host Fairfield on Saturday, October 31 for a 2 p.m. start as the game will be Senior Day.
