CLARKSVILLE, AR -- The Texas Lutheran men's soccer team (5-7-3, 3-1-3 SCAC) picked up a crucial point in a 1-1 draw on Sunday in Clarksville, Arkansas, against the University of the Ozarks Eagles (6-6-4, 1-5-1 SCAC).
Sophomore
Jesus Carrillo (San Antonio/Reagan) scored his third goal of the season with
Luis Briseno (San Antonio/Madison) collecting the assist.
Texas Lutheran outshot Ozarks (AR) 14-12 with both team having five shots on goal. TLU also had the advantage in corner kicks, taking seven compared to six for the Eagles.
In the first half, both teams managed four shots and only one that was on frame.
Ozarks broke the tie in the 61st minute to take a 1-0 lead.
In the 76th minute, TLU earned a free kick as
Andres Rivas (Harlingen/Harlingen South) sent the free kick into the box that Briseno settled and found Carrillo to sneak past the Eagles keeper to even the contest.
The best chance for the Bulldogs to find the go-ahead goal came in the 83rd minute as
Evan Pacheco (San Antonio/Central Catholic) was turned away.
Texas Lutheran will be back on the pitch, Friday, Oct. 30, to take on University of Dallas at Gustafson Field. The match is scheduled for 5 PM with the match acting as Senior Day for the Bulldogs as they will recognize four seniors. The match will be broadcast on FloCollege. All streaming and live stats links will be available on tlubulldogs.com.
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