Lexington, MA – Men's Soccer earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Lesley University Lynx on Tuesday, October 8^th, 2024.
 

Thomas College: Overall (8-1-2) NAC (6-0-1)
Lesley University: Overall (3-7-1) NAC (2-2-1)
 
How it Happened:  

• It didn't take long for the Lynx to get on the board, as a low cross from a corner found the back of the net in the fourth minute to give the Lynx a 1-0 lead.
• In the 28^th minute the Terriers had their first shot on goal, as Max Gilbert forced the Lynx goalkeeper to make a good save to preserve their lead.
• Both teams struggled to generate any clear-cut scoring opportunities in the first half, meaning the Lynx held the advantage at halftime.
• The Terriers turned up the intensity in the second half, generating three shots on goal in the first three minutes of the half.
• The Terriers finally were able to find the back of the net in the 62^nd minute, as David Ivarsson and Max Gilbert found Joshua Joseph, who scored to tie things up at 1-1.
• Just four minutes later Micky Woodrow stepped up and scored a penalty kick to give the Terriers a 2-1 lead.
• However, in the 74^th minute the Lynx would respond, scoring from a volley to tie things up yet again.
• The Terriers dominated the last 15 minutes of the match, generating several chances that were just wide.
• In the final 10 seconds of the game the Terriers hit the post or crossbar three times, as it just wasn't their day in the final third.
• Despite outshooting the Lynx 16-9, the Terriers walked away with a hard-fought 2-2 draw.

Inside the Stats:  

• Joshua Joseph – 1 Goal
• Micky Woodrow – 1 Goal

 
 
What's Next:

• Men's Soccer will be back in action on Sunday, October 13^th, 2024, as they travel to take on the University of Southern Maine. Kick-off is set for 4:00 PM.