Men’s Soccer: Olivet draws Manchester, 1-1

OLIVET, Mich. – The University of Olivet men's soccer team drew even against Manchester (Ind.) University, 1-1, today at the Cutler Athletic Complex.

• Final Score: Olivet 1, Manchester 1
• Location: Cutler Athletic Complex; Olivet, Michigan
• Records: Olivet 0-2-4 overall, Manchester 3-0-4 overall

• There were not many scoring opportunities in the first half. The Comets scored the first goal in the 29th minute. Sophomore Kyle Buchan netted the goal after receiving a pass from sophomore Aidan Reynolds. Both teams took four shots in the opening half.
• The score stayed 1-0 until the 71st minute. Cory Mitchell gathered the ball in the midfield and dribbled past a few defenders before sending a shot past the Olivet goalkeeper. Both teams had a free kick saved later in the game but those were the only scoring chances.

• For the game, Olivet totaled seven shots compared to 12 for the Spartans.
• Junior Zachary Stephan tallied a team-high two shots, while five others each had one.
• Freshman Nicholas Van Port Fleet collected five saves in 90 minutes of action in between the pipes.

• The Comets host Anderson (Ind.) University Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m.